Why was Conor McGregor accused of sexual abuse in Miami?
A woman has accused Conor McGregor, a UFC star, of sexually assaulting and battering her after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami last week.
Reportedly, the supposed incident took place amidst the fourth game of the Finals on Friday. The Miami Heat and NBA security are being accused of assisting McGregor in the altercation by allegedly separating the woman from her companion and directing her toward the restroom.
McGregor has refuted the accusations with the representation of his legal counsel, Barbara Llanes.
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What does the woman accuse McGregor of doing?
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According to the letter addressed to McGregor and his team, the woman alleged that McGregor forcefully engaged in sexual activity with her inside a VIP men’s bathroom at Kaseya Center. According to her statement, McGregor allegedly made forceful advances toward her, including aggressive kissing and attempted sexual coercion.
Attorney Ariel Mitchell, who is representing the woman, claims her client promptly reached out to law enforcement and her law firm after the alleged attack. McGregor received a letter that cautioned him about the possibility of legal action and requested him to safeguard any potential evidence. Mitchell also sent legal letters to both the Heat and the NBA.