Conor McGregor has been cleared of criminal charges related to a sexual assault allegation at an NBA Finals game due to insufficient evidence and lack of corroborating witnesses.
Conor McGregor has been cleared of criminal charges stemming from an incident at a Miami Heat game. According to a report by TMZ, McGregor will not face charges after being accused of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game on June 9. The report cites a closeout memo highlighting the lack of evidence and witnesses to support the allegations. Due to the absence of contradictory or corroborating witnesses, the case cannot be pursued.
In the aftermath of the accusations, a video was released showing McGregor and his accuser entering a bathroom together on the night in question. Prosecutors carefully reviewed the footage and considered the statement of a bathroom attendant, who claimed to have heard no signs of distress or non-consensual activity. Furthermore, a friend of the accuser denied being informed of any sexual assault by McGregor during their conversation about the events of that evening.
The memo also revealed that the accuser had asked detectives if McGregor would be willing to settle or pay her off if she chose not to pursue charges. Given these circumstances, it was determined that the state would be unable to meet the burden of proof required beyond a reasonable doubt. McGregor’s attorney, Barbara Llanes, expressed satisfaction with the investigation’s conclusion and issued a statement on behalf of her client, his family, and his fans.
Prior to the allegations, McGregor had already drawn attention in Miami for an incident involving a mid-game stunt gone wrong, resulting in an injury to a Heat mascot. As for his fighting career, the former two-division UFC champion has been sidelined since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. However, he has recently re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool with the intention of making a comeback in 2024, amid USADA’s controversial separation from the UFC.