A former UFC star is accused of assaulting a woman in a bathroom during the NBA Finals, the woman’s attorney announced.
Irish mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Conor McGregor has denied allegations of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA basketball game in Miami, according to multiple reports.
ESPN and TMZ Sports reported Thursday that a lawyer for a woman who claims McGregor “violently” assaulted her in a bathroom at the Caseya Center during the Miami Heat’s loss to Denver in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9. Quoted from a letter from.
The 34-year-old former UFC star allegedly kissed his accuser in an “aggressive kiss” before forcing her to perform a sexual act.
Mr McGregor’s lawyer, Barbara Lanes, said in a statement: Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated. ”
Meanwhile, Miami police would only confirm that the Special Victims Unit is investigating the case filed Sunday.
Both the Miami Heat and NBA said they were aware of the reports and were investigating.
“We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a thorough investigation,” the Heat said in a statement. “We will refrain from further comment pending the outcome of the investigation.”
In the letter, the woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, claims that both team and NBA security forced the woman into a restroom where McGregor and a security guard were waiting.
McGregor sat courtside at the June 9 game and took part in a promotional stunt during halftime, punching the Heat mascot several times. Barney the mascot had to go to the emergency room, was given painkillers and sent home, USA Today reported.
McGregor, who was booed by many in the crowd at an NBA game, has not fought since injuring his left foot in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. His last win was in January 2020.
