Irish professional mixed martial artist, Conor McGregor, has denied accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami Florida, United States.
According to TMZ, attorney Ariel Mitchell submitted demand letters to McGregor, the NBA, and the Miami Heat over the incident that occurred on June 9 at the Florida Kaseya Centre right after the Nuggets defeated them, 108-95, according to the report.
The letter claims that McGregor, who took part in a halftime performance in which he attacked a Miami Heat mascot, later that night “violently” sexually assaulted a woman in the men’s room.
The victim was separated from her friend with the assistance of NBA and Heat security, who then compelled her into the male lavatory, where McGregor and his security officer were already waiting outside.
The letter partly read, “The security refused to let [the woman] exit or allow anyone else, including her friend, inside the bathroom.
“McGregor emerged from inside a handicap stall and shoved his tongue in the victim’s mouth and aggressively kissed her.
“The woman was able to get McGregor off of her by telling him she had to urinate, but then McGregor allegedly forced her to have oral sex with him.
“McGregor grabbed the woman and pinned her against the wall before attempting to sodomize her. The woman was able to elbow McGregor repeatedly which gave her a window to escape.
“However, she allegedly fled in such a hurry, she left her purse which McGregor’s security guards ‘held hostage’ until she pleaded with them for its return.
“The woman finally got away from it all and reported the assault to local authorities. The woman is seeking settlements with the NBA, the Heat and McGregor in lieu of litigation.”
While reacting to the accusations, McGregor’s spokesperson said in a statement Thursday morning that the “allegations are false and Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.”
