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Conor McGregor, Miami Heat sued amid alleged rape attempt in bathroom during NBA game

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UFC star, Conor McGregor has been named in a lawsuit along with the Miami Heat stemming from an alleged rape attempt during an NBA match at the Kayesa Center in the state, in which an anonymous woman is accusing the 36-year-old of assault in a VIP bathroom.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the umbrella of the UFC, was found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand during an alleged rape at the Beacon Hotel in December, 2018 in his native Dublin.

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Ordered to pay close to €250,000 to the plaintiff as a result by a jury of twelve, Conor McGregor is also expected to fork out nearly €1,000,000 in legal fees following the conclusion of the civil case in the High Court.