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Conor McGregor Faces 12 Criminal Charges Following UFC 223 Media Day Altercation

UFC star Conor McGregor faces 12 criminal charges as a consequence of his bizarre and violent behavior during UFC 223 Media Day on Thursday at Barclays Center. McGregor and as many as two dozen of his associates—described as “hoodlums” by UFC president Dana White—unexpectedly gained access to the media event. While there, McGregor is shown on video hurling a hand dolly through the window of a bus containing other UFC fighters. Other objects, including chairs and rails, were also thrown during the ruckus.

At least two UFC fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, apparently suffered significant injuries as a result of the attack.