"Nikita Hand was only in it for the money"- let's talk about that comment | Conor McGregor Video #7

[@KernowekTim]

Good morning to you Terry, from an old Cornishman just in from the hooley, after walking-out the long-dogs. It does me good to listen and learn from a man who speaks softly, with wisdom borne from long experience. I am 66 years old. My Dad is 93, Mum was Irish, her line is from West Cork: please God keep after her well. As a hybrid, twixt Kernow ha Iwerdhon, I am still prone to going "whoosh-bang", hence my reference to your deliveries of these sad facts. Conor McGregor chose the wrong path many moons past. He ignored all the 'Yield' posts. Nikita Hand was the inevitable "brick wall". The behaviour of all parties involved was shameful and disgusting. But whatever, Conor Mc Gregor comitted rape and so had to be held accountable in a Courtroom of law. He has been found guilty of rape. A curse be upon him. Goodness knows what other hurt and depravities he is responsible for. God bless.

[@NeverjudgeabookBecute]

Excellent pal.. God bless you 🙏

[@PaulMULVILLE-u5m]

This whole affair is worse than appalling. I am 61, with three sons and a daughter in their 20's. The 3 lads were 'fans' of Conor McG the performer, but wouldn't have regarded him as a 'role model'. Since his heyday as a fighter he has shown himself as a classless person, thuggish, and unworthy of admiration. All of which is a pity, because he was a gifted fighter. If Irish society, and I principally refer to Dad's, and brothers, has any self-regard left, it should be ruthless with regard to McGregor's behaviour in 'cruising' the nightclubs, when he is essentially a 'married' man, with a long term 'wife' and four children. He has betrayed his children, and trapped his 'wife' in an impossible situation. He is a disgrace to leave her in this situation. Personally, I regard his 'wife' and their children as the victims'. Shed no crocodile tears for Ms Hand, who knew exactly what she was doing. Mother of a young daughter, she betrayed in equal measure her daughter and partner, set out to 'party' with others, solicited the attention of other men, took excessive amounts of alcohol and cocaine (possession a jailable offence), and knowingly out herself in danger. Enough of the feminist bullshit; at 29 years of age there is a heavy responsiblity on her shoulders too. I believe she was assaulted, and I believe she is deserving of damages. But in the final analysis the blubbering performance should convince no-one. In its own way her behaviour was disgraceful too.

[@KimPhilby203]

100%

[@joelyons886]

It will be interesting to see if she sells the story to a media outlet as that you would feel will happen as who was backing her legal costs in this case? No way you can tell me that she wen't to court with out that safety net. For me this was all a game of bluff she wanted xxx McG thought xx it went to court. All are equaly repulsive persons gotta feel for the family partners and kids

[@terrygorry]

I'm the same age as you and I have 3 daughters (and 1 son). My view of the world has changed as a cnnsequence of having the 3 girls. And a wife, mother and sister. It is a man's world, unfortunately.

[@PaulMULVILLE-u5m]

@@terrygorry Agreed Terry. My point, really, was that, as fathers and brothers etc, we need to take very seriously our reponsibilty to our women kinfolk. But they, too, have to be vigilant and aware to stay in control. Two people, out of their heads on poisons, are, unfortunately, capable of wreaking havoc not only on themselve, but maybe more importantly on those who count on them, and who are always loyal, and , unquestiongly, on their side. Thanks for a great series of videos on a sad tale! Love the ties !

[@christycrosbie5303]

She is so brave no woman would have put herself through this if it wasn't true so well done her

[@MrJoecool9999]

You would be amazed at what some people will do for money - I have first hand experience of this....! Terrys claim that there would have been an offer to settle - no evidence of that that I'm aware of....!

[@oreilly2089]

Because it was probably made without prejudice behind closed doors.

[@vato89]

Brave for partying with notorious tryna get dick and when she did she screamed rape?

[@Kevin_Harte]

@@MrJoecool9999you just hate women

[@MrJoecool9999]

@@oreilly2089 So - it's an assumption without evidence - the very thing others are being criticised for....!

[@BarnabyABartIII]

The comments on her are insane. The group of peers held Conor Mcregor liable for sexual assault yet you have people on here with no legal experience or any knowledge of civil litigation saying it’s a money grab and she’s essentially a slapper. You are undermining the rule of law, based on the evidence the jury were happy to find him liable. It seems most people in the comments don’t even understand how the DPP works. Why did he hire goons to beat up her partner if he’s so innocent?

[@nglforbes]

What I find interesting is when it got taken through the criminal courts where you have to have full clear evidence in a, he said she said case it got thrown out obviously in a civil case the evidence needed is a lot less and the fact you had 8 jurors who were women and 4 men to me because of him being a total belled was destined to be found guilty. Also there is too much inconsistencys with her story especially her behaviour after the alleged rape, if you have been rape and your bruised and battered how then do you sleep with mcregors friend a few hours later and she was caught on cameras kissing him and behaving in a way that makes no sense. I'm not convinced 100% he is guilty. Also you said why did he hire goons to beat up her partner this is another assumption because where is the proof he hired them I didn't hear it mentioned in the court case I didn't hear anything about mcgregor doing that except people assuming without proof. I'm not saying he didn't but where's the evidence. Mcgregor is going to appeal it that's going to be interesting

[@CasuallySleuthing]

You know nothing about the psychology of trauma. She said she didn't engage in sex with Lauwrence. There's to visual, witness or DNA to prove she did. Highly intoxicated and drugged people dont act rationally. Jury selection would have been agreed on by both sides of the court. Historically, witness testimonies have been bought off by those with money and perceived power. The truth is often stranger than fiction. There's no rule book for sequence of events prior, during or after assault. Traumatic response & masking . Look it up

[@beejj6190]

OK, let's just say this woman created a situation where she was able to look for a payday out of McGregor. *Who is prepared to say if McG wasn't partying like a maniac, doing drugs and shagging women (other than his fiancee Dee) that there would be NOTHING to see here?!* The point is McG has MORE than enough form for screwed - up behaviour this last five years ALONE! So, this result may not even not be technically truly justified (to the point I wonder if Hands' partner beat her up after finding out she'd been shagging about!) ...but this level of comeuppance has been coming to Conor for FAR too long now. #context p.s. Re. the odd guilty verdict? Note, Conor started going up against Ireland's corrupt establishment, so you'd better be squeeky fkin clean not to be taken down by them easily!! ; )

[@BabyCowGoingmadinafield]

There is no evidence he sent men to attack that slapper.

[@conor-_C]

Still no proof that she slept with his friend only his word that he did

[@alanfleming196]

This was a very honest and just commentary.I wish everyone involved and their families deep healing and peace.

[@Prometheus_43]

Very good summary, thanks Terry!

[@jdcaprani]

Most of the opinions on this case have been very emotional. Good to see a logical and cool headed take from someone who understands the legal system.

[@emileevans9747]

In civil cases where the defendant offers a settlement that amount is "lodged" with the court. Then in a subsequent case if the plantiff is awarded an amount lower than what was lodged then legal costs are awarded against the plaintiff. Therefore if McGregor offered more than the €248,000 she would lose the legal costs estimated at €1,500,000.

[@oreilzac]

Her team requested 2.8 million in damages.......and its not about the money.

[@CasuallySleuthing]

Her legal team, as with every case, have a standard method for calculating damages based on physical, psychological and monetary loss including loss of future earnings. Its up to the jury to then agree on a figure.

[@rhysperegrine5100]

Pretty sure she could've settled out of court for vastly more than 2.8 million. As far as I can tell she turned it down in exchange for justice.

[@soulshaker17]

I don't think she turned down money for justice​@@rhysperegrine5100

[@johnnypatterson7512]

Ignore this @oreilzac prick. I've seen him post elsewhere trying to defend his lover McGregor.

[@blow0me]

@@rhysperegrine5100 "justice" is a variable and if she wanted justice for the allege actions, then there are proper criminal courts. The whole saga is very odd and the only winners are corrupt lawyers and all those involved in such cases. they always get the most money

[@Eire68]

Terry if I’m honest ! During this debacle all I could think of was Nikita’s daughter whom she thanked! Mc Gregor’s kids will be protected due to his massive wealth. This case was just awful and sad . I hope all concerned can now move on from this . Thank you Terry

[@John_Wood_]

she wasn't too worried about her daughter while on a 3 day bender. She didn't even want to go home.

[@meh9045]

@@John_Wood_look at you defending a convicted r@pist

[@p.macdermott2490]

Money won't protect MC Gregor. He is a branded rapist. Noone will sponsor him. He won't be invited to VIO functions. He finished. He might get a job as a traffic warden or clamping cars

[@nathanoneill2362]

Which kid ? The one she left at home while she decided to go out and party, do drugs and cheat on her boyfriend ?

[@Eire68]

@ yes that’s the kid

[@hellokittydoll2794]

Thank you for this video! I've been so disgusted with other people's videos and comments on this topic. I am so happy for Nikita and I wish her and her family peace and healing.

[@martindennehy3030]

He doesn't care about reputation, he proved himself to be a lowlife years ago.

[@zigeunerart]

You only hate him because he’s popular

[@drgone]

@@zigeunerart We hate hime cuz he's a scumbag. List of offenses prior to this case, in case you can read - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_McGregor

[@Jimbo_9]

@@zigeunerart hate you and you're not popular.

[@bennekerrylad7726]

that auld shed could do with a bit of insulation

[@juts7973]

She is a grub he's a grub, the 2 victims are Niks boyfriend and Dee Dev.

[@killbotone6210]

She can be a grub all day , it still not consent to violent rough sex that requires medical treatment. Hope this helps.

[@daveborder7751]

Devlin is no victim-she knows exactly what he is & decides to stay with him & defend him through every incident. Every time he admits he cheated on her, just to save his skin for pretending it was consensual sex. Every time he physically attacks somebody.

[@DracRummins]

You'd have to assume McGregor and his Mrs have an open relationship of sorts, two peasants now worth hundreds of millions, life is a bit different when you're worth that kind of coin, opportunity a plenty and you may as well take advantage of it. The fact that she was seen smooching on the other guy on CCTV after she was with McGregor should raise red flags and give an indication what this lady's intentions were.

[@anthonyslevin1717]

Dee is no victim 😂

[@SunRiseNightFall]

They are both trash.

[@FBICPS]

Would you settle if you didn’t do it? 🤔

[@chriser555]

1. The accuser first propositioned McGregor, sending him suggestive pictures over social media and volunteering to go to his hotel. Despite this, she claims she had no desire to sleep with him. 2. She left her boyfriend to go see McGregor as part of a multi-day bender, but lied to him about where she was. 3. CCTV showed her kissing and touching both McGregor and his friend -- AFTER McGregor was alleged to have raped her. In fact, she stayed for hours partying and drinking after the alleged assault. 4. She alleged he put her in a choke hold and told her "now you know how I felt in the Octagon where I tapped out three times" -- Really? 5. A couple in the bedroom next door testified against her account of events, they never saw or heard any signs of assault. One of these people that testified this was HER OWN friend and work colleague! 6. One of those people testified that he slept with the woman. She denied this, but it was seemingly corroborated by CCTV footage showing her all over him AFTER the alleged assault. She also sued this man for sexual assault (despite claiming to have no recollection of meeting him), but he was found not guilty by the jury. 7. She claimed to have no memory of the events of the CCTV footage showing her all over the two men, but had a good memory of everything else. 8. She claimed to be out of it at the time of the assault, explaining her lapsed memory, but she was texting lengthy text messages of lies to her boyfriend at the time. 9. For some reason, her boyfriend recorded the conversation with her when she returned home. What does that suggest? 10. The case was thrown out as a criminal case by the Director of Public Prosecutions due to insufficient evidence -- twice. This was a civil case where it does not need to be proved "beyond reasonable doubt", but just found to be more likely than not. The jury was made up of 8 women and 4 men. And lastly, this is NOT a rape conviction, but an award for damages over an assault

[@emilydebron]

His fan boys will stand by him no matter what, gives Irish men a bad name

[@DracRummins]

Well said but the fact that she was seen smooching on the other guy on CCTV after she was with McGregor should raise red flags and give an indication what this lady's intentions were. The woman had a partner and child at home. In my opinion she's masking the shame of sleeping with two men and compensating that shame by claiming she was raped.

[@fionnmcnessa]

I agree 100% the fact that the female friend said she didn't hear or see any wrong doing should of swung the case for Mcgregor. I'm no fan of his but it's clear to be seen. A woman that leaves her partner at hoke and goes to a Hotel with Men lies of her whereabouts cannot be trusted

[@killbotone6210]

Cool but none of what you just said is consent to violent , rough sex that needs medical treatment. Hope this helps.

[@SunRiseNightFall]

Spot on

[@JGMc7]

​​​​@@killbotone6210 We are stating the fact that she is a bike!!!!! My little Honda 50 Shes Wicked And Shes Nifty She'll Do 150 In The Pouring Rain!!!!!!!!

[@DracRummins]

@@killbotone6210 No it doesn't but what's more likely? Having consensual rough sex or being savagely raped? Would someone who's been savagely raped act like everything is cool and hook up with the friend which was caught on CCTV?

[@kevinmccourt6546]

She’s seen walking around the hotel with James Lawrence with her arms around him kissing him multiple times, and this is after she was supposedly beaten so badly that a medical professional said it was the worst bruising she’d ever seen? I don’t buy it

[@theresahayes4294]

You don't have to buy anything... Do the Homework on Gergor..

[@dancheng3014]

@@theresahayes4294 So so you are NOT looking at the facts of the case. Do you homework on the facts of the case. Not why McGregor is a horrible human being. Just because he is a horrible human being does not automatically mean he did the thing. It's about the FACTS OF THE CASE.

[@Jebediah1999]

The jury came to a conclusion.

[@nglforbes]

​@@Jebediah1999 yes the jury of 8 women and 4 men

[@therobbieunited]

How should somone act after a cocktail of drugs,alcohol, getting assaulted and fearing for your life,you know this ?

[@cormaccarroll]

I believe her, as did a jury of our peers. Not the first allegation, no smoke without fire.

[@morganmcdonagh2663]

Her female friend/college from the salon Xmas party was in the hotel room at the time of the alleged rape and she knew nothing about the rape. She didn't see anything or hear anything and Hand never contacted her after the incident to see if she could corobate the evidence or discussed it otherwise with her after the incident. Explain that?

[@celinereid9136]

Maybe coercion..

[@irejog]

This one is easy. Nikita Hand's friend was simply afraid to take on Ireland's largest sports star in a court of law. McGregor is a rich and powerful businessman and far right advocate with hundreds of thousands of followers online who would easily go and harass anyone who is involved in his prosecution. I for one would personally be afraid that some one of his lunatic followers would break into my house and try to kill me if I was involved in this case or that the prosecution of McGregor in this case

[@CasuallySleuthing]

Didn't see or here the alleged athletic sex either 🤔 It's been reported that Diddy has tried to harass witnesses in his legal case, even from jail. Some people are brazen.

[@morganmcdonagh2663]

@@MrJplc21 it's on record, it's jn her testimony at the trial

[@MrJplc21]

@@morganmcdonagh2663 she was afraid to tell the truth. McGregor is a scum bag and everyone knows that. She was fearful for herself and her family so choose not to say on record what she saw.

[@CanaryIrish]

Terry ... Excellent video anf love the Vespa. Just wondering is McGregor appealing the verdict or the damages or both ? Best wishes

[@deesee6009]

@7:32 Conor enters the chat

[@conortkeane51]

@@deesee6009 ha ha brilliant

[@brendanfarrell5119]

Im not convinced by the narrative in the video.How do we get around the evidence that Danielle Kealy presents about not hearing anything?She was right next door to where the rape was said to have taken place.She heard nothing and is a credible witness.How could she have heard nothing if Nakita was getting a sever beating?How is this "minimalist" evidence as the judge said.Its seems significant.The judge saying this I think might have swayed the Jury away from Danielle Kealy's evidence.I never heard an explanation for why the judge said this but it needs explanation.

[@Benjamin-hp8mw]

She’s probably scared to give evidence the same way James Lawrence lied about ever having sex with her.McGregor has a lot of pull

[@bogbay]

Are you a lawyer Brendan? Why is she a credible witness? The jury clearly didn't believe her which is what matters, not some random geezer on KZbin who thinks he's Perry f**king Mason

[@Dublin90210]

The judge was telling the jury not to do what you have just done... drawing your own conclusions because Danielle didn't actually give much evidence.

[@brendanfarrell5119]

She gave a lot of evidence. She said she heard nothing.That's alot given her credibility and close proximity to the event.Nobody else was that close.

[@Dublin90210]

​​@@brendanfarrell5119 court reporters said she didn't seem very enthusiastic to be answering either sides questions... and the judge described her evidence as minimal. Does that sound like she gave lots of evidence? Saying you didn't see something happen, isn't evidence it didn't happen... it's just evidence that you didn't see it.

[@Salty3439]

Thanks Terry for your input 🙂, we were just thinking that they should be charged with drugs offences? Also something really really stinks about the case 😅😅😅😅😅

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

You have a point. I think both characters should be asked to place in court - donations of a sizable chunk (💰) towards drug addiction and homelessness, as an indication of the relationship between drug taking, lack of responsibility, and social instability, exhibited by themselves. Perhaps, this might point them, in the right direction.

[@Dublin90210]

Admitting to having taken drugs isn't against the law... so there are no drug offences to be charged with.

[@michaelcostello6991]

Very interesting and educational... Thank you

[@luketreacy7252]

McGregor had to be found guilty because she didn't have the money to pay court fees...

[@conorwinnie]

Thank you for the learned insight, this whole affair is a sad reflection on the trappings of wealth and perceived power and how the mighty or "were they" fall. It is a sad state, but no sympathy anymore. Brave women and us lads need to better men.

[@garycroke6075]

Terry, Thanks for your coverage and commentary. Very insightful and logical. Difficult for me to draw a conclusion. Your logic here is one position to take, however, your basing that on the fact we dont know if McGregor made an offer to settle, maybe you do know that, maybe not, if so you didnt say. McGregor has unlimited money, he could of made this case go away, safe to assume that, there is a figure Hand would accept to go away, I think thats safe to assume, so why didnt McGregor make the case go away...I cant answer that. I do want to point out some obvious and concerning facts that we all know exist. 1: The Jury was 8 Woman to 4 Men Disproportion to Hands advantage or McGregor...? also did I hear you correct in saying he made some gesture or reference to Hand that was offensive during proceedings, and the overarching fact that were in a me too movement where money and power have absolute bias and influence peoples opinion (8 woman) and I reference McGregors counsels argument that you may not like my client in closing arguments...they felt the need to make that admission...so his public perception is hes cocky and braggadocios, so the question is could that perception influence 8 Woman and 1 Men to return a unanimous decision...for a unanimous verdict they needed 9 to accept Hands claim... 2: The threshold in a civil case and criminal case is obviously for civil (on the balance of probabilities) and for criminal (beyond a reasonable doubt). Big BIG difference certainly when you consider my point above. The court of public opinion is often swayed as wev seen in numerous allegations proven to be false against men... especially rich successful men. Ronaldo/ Nehmar/ Andrew Tate/ Russel Brand/ some Man City footballer, the list goes on all those were proven false claims by the way and just a portion of claims so we know false claims are made.... and have been made and proven to be false... 3: There was a comment McGregor made I think yesterday in a post that caught my attention. I have no idea if this is true of false but given lets assume they have some truth for a moment. McGregor said the 4th witness, Danielle Kealy... her version of events dismissed... why...I assume because it contradicted Hands.. and this person was present throughout.... and she was the Woman with Hand... they were friends because Hand called her in the rape centre and the Woman disputed Hands claim... so there were 4 people involved in this.. 3 of which categorically and emphatically deny the allegation(s) made by 1 of the people there but also, the Jury rejected Hands claim on Lawrence because she claimed he too raped her.... 4: McGregor also said a couple of other things one being all the evidence was not heard.. and he referred to the DPP.. who did NOT prosecute him... that another sub point... McGregor also said Hands original story was she was raped by security guards and ran away I believe, well McGregor said that.. but also am I correct in assuming there was and is CCTV evidence showing Hand acting affectionately toward McGregor AFTER this alleged incident and asking them to stay in the hotel to continue the party... also as mentioned above, Hand alleged that Lawrence raped her and the jury found that not to be the case... why... so they rejected her claim toward Lawrence but accepted a claim toward McGregor and in order for them to do that they surely accepted Lawrences point that he and Hand had consensual sex, so Hand had sex with both McGregor and Lawrence within hours of each other... I can understand why people would label her frankly but there are some serious serious questions here many of which I have raised which draw into question the validity or sincerity around Hands version of events. Maybe it was a Money grab maybe she intended on settling but then on the advise of a solicitor maybe they knew the Jury would be proportionally speaking, made up of Woman not Men which is unfair I think and maybe they made a call at that point that they have an advantage and they could STILL settle at any point during the trial....then based on the developments of the case IE McGregors gesture toward Hand during the case... maybe Hands team read the room and said dont settle we think we can win.... maybe they made a call to say you can always settle at any point Ms Hand...I say maybe... and that is absolutely practical because you can settle at any point up until the last day of closing arguments... Bruises can happen in vigorous sex... let alone drug fuelled drunken sex... lets look at her medical evidence now whats compelling to me is the paramedics evidence... very very compelling....but correlation is not causation... again back to the threshold here and 8 Woman and 4 Men...and public perception and the era were living in (believe all women) For me.. this is FAR from an open and shut case. Is McGregor a rapist... or are there parties here with questionable ethics.. I think yes the fact Hand was prepared to go all the way and bear the public scrutiny and condemnation is indicative but not categoric in proving shes truthful.. that logic doesnt convince me at all.. lastly the damages dont seem to match the allegation.... why is that... 60k for the claim and 188k for outstanding factors IE loss of earnings etc... all the above suggests to me this is FAR from an open shut case.. Just my thoughts.

[@DarranMacken]

Cctv does not lie, that 'victory' dance 3 hrs after being 'brutally' 'raped' says it all, im sure the dpp found that interesting also.

[@colinlynch1716]

Thanks for summarizing, Terry.

[@patricksarsfield8857]

Fairplay to her, turned down the out of court settlement, went through with the process and got what she wanted. Justice, not money.

[@dancheng3014]

She turned down the out of court settlement BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD GET MORE from the court judgement. Get that right.

[@JassmineWolfe]

😤

[@nglforbes]

​@@dancheng3014exactly she thought she was getting around 1.5 million if not more through court

[@therobbieunited]

Wrong ,the max anyone would get would be 300k in these cases​@@dancheng3014

[@Kconstantine]

@@dancheng3014 That’s neither right or wrong. That’s just your opinion. He’s appealing, Have you thought about what she could get if the jury finds him not in favour again?

[@mossberg5004]

Another great explanation bud,do you do this with other cases as I’d like to see more of them,keep up the great work pal

[@doniekeyesmusic]

Will she have to pay Lawrences court expenses seeing she lost that case Terry?

[@terrygorry]

Judge is to rule on Thursday. Will be interesting as Lawrence does not seem to be like an ordinary defendant insofar as it is alleged he stuck himself into the case as a patsy for McGregor. And McGregor was paying his legal fees. So this is unusual. It will be interesting what the judge does.

[@Grumpy-w8b]

No way did he offer her money??? Like is this a fact?

[@extramild1]

She won the case - no?

[@knightredbranch]

​@terrygorry enjoy watching your videos. I find this point interesting. People are saying James Lawrence stuck himself into this case?? How would that be the case? He hardly took himself to court? Nikita Hand alleged he raped her and then says in her testimony that she has no memory whatsoever of having sex with him?? Am I missing something here??? If this is the case how can the Jury then find her a credible witness in relation to the Mcgregor case. I'm Genuinely interested and have no skin in the game. I enjoy your videos and I wonder in this case if all details were the same but Mcgregor wasn't a celebrity would it all have played out differently in a legal sense?

[@christinachoyce2281]

​​@@knightredbranchmy understanding is the she accused Conor of rape. Conor was arrested and then the next day James arrived at the garda station saying he'd had sex with her too. Nikita testified that she has no memory of this happening so if it did she was way too drunk to consent and it was therefore rape. That's why people are saying he inserted himself into the case to potentially muddy the waters.

[@lovivy]

The conor mcgregor case aside , why had she got the other fella up for rape ??? She said they didnt have sex and he said she did , if you dont know if you had sex with someone you cant just accuse them of rape !!! Why was he even brought to court even the solicitors were confused 🤔

[@JimJonesGhost]

He said it himself not her . She never mentioned him until he presented at the Garda station saying he had sex with her. Keep up

[@jtothecc2421]

​@@JimJonesGhostthat's exactly the point. Why do you think her friend lied?

[@polly6336]

Go through the court case again, because it seems you missed the argument put to the court by Ms Hand's team that Mr Lawrence was a 'patsy'. Think about what this case would have looked like if he hadn't told Gardai - under caution and with a solicitor - that he also had sex with Nikita. I think perhaps the DPP would have taken on the case and there would have been a criminal trial. Lawrence muddied the waters with what he told Gardai. Also, Nikita had no memory of intercourse with the man, meaning if it did take place - as he claims - it was at a time when she was so intoxicated she could not consent. That is rape. She couldn't leave him our of her civil case when he was alleging consensual sex with Nikita, and he could have been used as a witness against her.

[@bogbay]

@@jtothecc2421 Were you born under a cabbage?

[@stephaniesamra7960]

That’s what I thought???

[@lorrainebyrne2536]

Thank you. Good report of the case.

[@SunRiseNightFall]

How can she claim on her speech that justice was served when she’s receiving cash and Connor walks free. Justice is when the attacker goes to prison.

[@killbotone6210]

@SunRiseNightFall because in Ireland the DPP prosecute less than 8% of rape cases. This is as close to Justice as she will get in Ireland.

[@dancheng3014]

Criminal prosecutor thought the case was trash.

[@Prometheus_43]

Justice was served in this instance, by a jury of his peers and the public now know what kind of person he is!, That's how!

[@irejog]

​@@dancheng3014the criminal prosecution did not think the case was trash, just that there was insufficient evidence to "prove beyond a reasonable doubt" that Conor McGregor did this act. This is the problem with rape cases. It is incredibly difficult to prove anything beyond a reasonable doubt in these instances.

[@SunRiseNightFall]

@@killbotone6210sad stuff. So as long as are millionaires you can whatever you want. Disgrace court systems.

[@gerardstokes1725]

I sit in my shed talking to my bike too. But i don't have a werewolf sticking out of my t-shirt. hahahah

[@terrygorry]

You have a tremendous line in humour, too👍

[@RobONeill-j1b]

Ok but your assuming a settlement was offered and refused, by the same token if mcgregor was convinced he done nothing wrong, maybe he didnt offer to settle because he thought he would be cleared..maybe Nikita could clarify that, assuming an offer cant be covered by an NDA if not accepted...

[@killbotone6210]

@@RobONeill-j1b It's not an assumption it's a fact uncovered by not 1 but 2 separate MMA journalists in the last 12 months.

[@JGMc7]

Then Why Was Her House Burgled By Thugs With Balaclavas????

[@BrotherNoDoubt]

mma journalist's 😂

[@jameswilsonmusic7749]

​@killbotone6210 what's a fact? That McGregor offered a settlement? When and Where? I'd like to read about it. OP is right. The wise Mr Gorry made an assumption here - it's not a fact.

[@killbotone6210]

@@jameswilsonmusic7749 Can you not read?

[@johnmckeron3663]

I agree 100% with this man’ I don’t have clue when it comes to how situations like works ‘ but it makes sense it would have benefited Mc Gregor to make a settlement to avoid any negative consequences from this ‘ and only proves it was not a money grab by her ‘ because what she got is not much ‘ I wonder if we will find out if Mc Gregor tried to make a settlement before hand

[@DonalOLochlainn]

She knew what she was doing I don't believe a word from her.

[@bogbay]

Fortunately, it doesn't matter two knobs of goat's shite what you believe.

[@Donny123]

Well,, ,if you were there.

[@geraldinekelly8447]

He's guilty and he's a scumbag.

[@noreenlynch6897]

i totally agree wih you and thank you

[@hopeisthething1965]

Thank you. I very much enjoy your videos.

[@tadgmcloughlin6061]

love your work Terry!

[@surplusstock8778]

I hope mc gregor gets revenge on her legal team.Nikita didn't have the money to pay them,they took it on for free and were the instigators.

[@PB111627]

Absolutely bunch of ambulance chasers.

[@surplusstock8778]

Weasels robbed him of millions and caused huge reputation damage.You can't let people like that sleep soundly at night.

[@stoicsavage509]

Revenge???

[@GWOAT]

What revenge he gonna get, he did the crime and he paid for it, simple.

[@bogbay]

Brainless thing to say. What revenge? How? What are you saying? The jury found him guilty. End of story.

[@BrotherNoDoubt]

Or maybe she was paid an awful lot of money to Take it to court?

[@alanb1498]

Mike Tyson case was similar and he recovered

[@lorrained9374]

No Mike was 💯 innocent

[@mossberg5004]

Was a different time back then,it’s all woke crap now and everyone is out to prove a point and twist the narrative

[@stevequinm2296]

Maybe he could be innocent but I lost all respect for that scumbag when he hit that man in the pub for not taking a drink of his famous whiskey, he wasn't looking for money he just didn't want to take a drink of his famous whiskey

[@stevequinm2296]

@@Shenanigan5 a new case in what?

[@polly6336]

did he stop raping women? is that what you mean by recovered?

[@mf8838]

I’m no CM fan but her behavior on cctv, supposedly after CM assaulted her, is hardly the behavior of someone who has just been through a traumatic event. I smell a shake down here. She either sobered up and had regret about her immoral actions, or she planned this from the start. I may be wrong, but that’s my gut feel.

[@solomonchrome69]

But how do you dismiss the mountains of evidence that McG is a complete tool

[@Kconstantine]

@@solomonchrome69 😂😂😂

[@Kconstantine]

@@mf8838 Have you seen the CCTV Footage?

[@beejj6190]

Yup.... OK, let's just say this woman created a situation where she was able to look for a payday out of McGregor. *Who is prepared to say if McG wasn't partying like a maniac, doing drugs and shagging women (other than his fiancee Dee) that there would be NOTHING to see here?!* The point is McG has MORE than enough form for screwed - up behaviour this last five years ALONE! So, this result may not even not be technically truly justified (to the point I wonder if Hands' partner beat her up after finding out she'd been shagging about!) ...but this level of comeuppance has been coming to Conor for FAR too long now. The other thing is McG's mentality is clearly to fight - as it appears to be in this situation. I say he simply didn't want to reward a sl @ pper for a night of sex..or the money Hands wanted to settle stuck in his throat. l#context p.s. Re. the odd guilty verdict? Note, Conor started going up against Ireland's corrupt establishment, so you'd better be squeeky fkin clean not to be taken down by them easily!! ; )

[@conor-_C]

Have u seen video

[@dazza4345]

Good point if view Terry.Everybody makes comments on youtube like they are some kind of expert.Poor woman hope she can move on.

[@johndunne4741]

She was looking for a big payday

[@Wisewizard-o5c]

Good afternoon Terry, tremendous attention to detail, thoroughly and accurately expressed 👍

[@Zill-cool1000]

Terry if you don't know the full details of the case, please don't analyse or draw conclusions.

[@theresahayes4294]

It's an OPINION...just like Everyone Else IS Having....

[@BarnabyABartIII]

He’s a solicitor, he knows far more than you bud

[@jimmythegentile]

Goon

[@Arizmi]

​@@BarnabyABartIIIthe court proceedings are public record now, level playing field

[@polly6336]

🤡

[@rosegriffin3493]

So right gerry, she wanted justice and she got it, and now his ego is so big and cant belive that someone actially stood up to him that hes going to appeal, to bring that girl bk into court after whats shes been true shows ye what he is, hes a rapist, no getting away from that, and i heard hes settled a few more cases,

[@AaronokopolousDalapolous]

She was mad for coke and cock he is a cunt bit so is she and it takes away from real victims, she knew what she was doing, who's parties the next day while lying to her bf and all over the people that did it supposedly, a joke, and I don't like him at all

[@fionnmcnessa]

Stop looking at things from a female point of view only She lied to her boyfriend and sent mcgregor raunchy pictures she gave oral sex in the back of the taxi she had aex with not just mcgregor but his friend who was cleared of any wrong doing she should take responsibility flr her own actions instead of saying she should of been brought home by her friend as she was to drunk . Her female friend said she didn't see or hear any struggle from the room amd they all left the hotel in good form . It was a kangaroo court

[@clairejames8643]

She trusted him. He wasn't as nice as she thought. 😢

[@Shenanigan5]

she told a lie that got out of hand. She had to go home and face her boyfriend who would have many questions about her lies, bruises and antics. Instead of telling the truth to him she told him she was raped and no more, would not say by who, where or who she was with, refused to go to the poilce, just wanted to go to bed and get on with life. He was having none of it and made her go to the police.....putting into motion a lie that perpetuated. Her name and story spread in the area, people were talking about her, she couldn't face the public in work. This is the only way she could try and change the narrative.

[@jtothecc2421]

Let's hope the lad Lawrence gets justice too, because the jury found she lied about him. I hope he sues for damages.

[@Henveymick]

A once major Mac gregor fan boy here. An excellent and logical summation, Terry. Thanks for adding your expertise and experience. It's a sordid affair all round, and I dont think anyone won anything here in the end. I wonder if this is the end of it though?

[@Prometheus_43]

Full respect to you for your honesty and intergrity and not letting your emotions and subjective biases cloud you good judgement of the objective facts. Fair Play!

[@KINGKEANO200]

I am the same. Huge fan at one stage. Absolute cretin he has turned out to be but this evidence against him is shocking. What about her 1st statement?? What happened to the 2 security guards who she accused of rape in that statement? What happened to the statement where she said she ran from the hotel?? She left and hugged McGregors mate and kissed him. How come she can remember everything that's not on cctv and nothing that is?? It is a witch hunt...karma is probably at work here but if he has rated somebody I feel it should be unequivocally proven....this just feels wrong.

[@GC_London]

The lawyers will take at least 30% of that.

[@Kconstantine]

@@GC_London Connor will be ordered to pay her legal costs.

[@PB111627]

She must be shocked to only get such a trifling amount. Wonder how much her ambulance chasers told her she would get. The people who lost their reputation alongside McGregor who may yet recover his were in the legal “profession”!

[@Prometheus_43]

Yes this was all a money making exercise, Conor did nothing wrong and everybody is liyng except him!🙄 Never ceases to amaze the stories people tell themsevles and holdfast to, in spite of all the objective evidence!

[@Kconstantine]

@@Prometheus_43 Obviously,Cause he would never lie? He’s an upstanding member of the community.

[@PB111627]

@@Prometheus_43 Objective evidence such as video evidence, best friend who was there evidence?

[@Don.Challenger]

It may well be both sides think/calculate that going forward (maybe after this small bump) this will redound to their individual wealth gain for a paltry and brief cost to reputations (the way things go these days). Besides the legal advice they - both sides - have had, they have also had advice from publicists and crisis management experts as well.

[@johnflanagan5123]

Her friend backed conor, cctv backed conor mcgregor.

[@jtothecc2421]

Also the jury found she lied about the other guy

[@bogbay]

​@@jtothecc2421 The jury found him guilty

[@unasperanza9803]

@@bogbay Juries have bad habits of being wrong.

[@conor7179]

​​@@bogbay no they didn't, they found him liable... meaning they didn't have enough evidence to find him guilty

[@bogbay]

@@conor7179 If my granny had wheels she'd be a bike Word salad Conor son He's a rapist Cope

[@christinachoyce2281]

What's everyone's opinion on Conor's latest tweets calling the Irish civil court a kangaroo court based on thoughts and feelings? The disrespect he's shown to Nikita and on the stand in evidence and now this? The court, the judge, the whole process. He is an absolute bully.

[@terrygorry]

The sewer that is Twitter is probably where he feels most comfortable. But he had his chance in court. And a jury of his peers did not believe him.

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Really. Disgusting. It is all about him, his way, his take. After all this, what can truly be said, is that he is not a gentleman, and never will be.

[@polly6336]

Terry, thank you for this. You are a gentleman, and it's much appreciated and apparently needed. The commentary about Nikita Hand from some has been ugly and cruel, and I think it's a reflection of McGregor's negative influence on people, in particular boys and men who are vulnerable due to their relative youth and other factors. McGregor and his ilk do *not* promote critical thinking. They seem to spend their time bullying people (including each other), mistaking aggression for strength of personality. Nikita Hand is a hero. She faced untold intimidation, yet she didn't back down. She is the one with strength and integrity, and she's had to fight for six years to get here. The bros and the morality police need to back down now. Continuing to stand by, and admire and defend, a man like McGregor is truly the wrong path to take in life. Continuing to attack a woman for her choices is in very poor taste; she never chose to be raped or assaulted, that wasn't included in the party package she thought she was agreeing to. I'd like to highlight that the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has also commented on this, and the statement can be found on their website. I can't post a link, but I've copied and pasted the most relevant sections: “In the face of great adversity, Nikita Hand held strong to her belief that the truth must be told and acknowledged in court. Today’s verdict will be met with relief by many survivors of sexual violence watching and listening closely to the narrative inside and outside the courtroom. “Thankfully the jury found in favour of Nikita Hand. But this case and the public commentary around it has also thrown up questions about how some of Irish society views victims of sexual violence. It illustrates that *there is still a culture of blame and judgement out there that has no place in a modern society. We need a greater awareness of how trauma affects people differently and accelerated action to change residual negative attitudes around sexual violence*. “Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has seen the profound effect the case has had on the community of people we support. Over the first 10 days of the trial, calls to the National Rape Crisis Helpline increased by almost 20%, with first-time callers increasing by 50% compared to the same period last year. These calls were largely from people who had experienced sexual violence themselves and who expressed distress and anxiety around details of the case and the views of people around them. “Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has heard from people who say *they have witnessed an increase in negative victim-blaming attitudes over the last 2 weeks*. Given the epidemic of sexual violence that exists in Ireland and that over half of women will experience some form of it in their lifetime, those attitudes have been picked up by a considerable number of people directly affected by this issue. “It will take some time to analyse all the issues that have arisen for survivors as a result of this case but when we have, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre intends to bring forward a range of victim-centred recommendations. "For now though, it is Nikita Hand’s day. All of us at Dublin Rape Crisis Centre wish her and her family the very best as they move on from this together.”

[@tomgreene1843]

And, one might add, that the exercise of prudence in action (drink , drugs) and the choices we make about behaviour can have serious consequences.

[@polly6336]

@@tomgreene1843 just stop.

[@HH-hd3gs]

The rape crisis centre people would be out of a job if there were no rapes. It's in their interest that Terry highlights all the gory details and we all tap tap on our keyboards and of course that people like Ms Hand make a big fuss.

[@polly6336]

@@HH-hd3gs I'm sure they'd *love* to be out of a job but sadly the epidemic of violence against women in Ireland continues. Fact: 52% of women in Ireland report experiencing sexual violence in one form or another. Describing the reporting of such violence as "making a fuss" indicates to me that you are very much part of the problem.

[@veronicav1779]

McGregor wasn't going to settle, not in a million years, there wasn't enough evidence to bring a case against him according to the DPP, a civil case is NOT meant to present beyond a reasonable doubt evidence, however in this case the evidence Nikita Hand presented was pretty weak, she acted in a deplorable and depraved manner on the night in question so did McGregor, but the most sickening thing in my view was her statement afterwards to waiting media that she did this for 'women' and for her daughter, Nikita Hand is most definitely not representative of me or ANY of the women who are my friends, if this case went to a court brought by DPP she would have lost. She brought it because he refused to settle the whole thing was in motion and she could not choose to stop it once it had gained a certain momentum. The whole thing is disgusting both of these people are horrendous and Terry McGorry you really don't know people if you can't acknowledge people like her exist in this world who will do ANYTHING for money. And I can't stand McGregor by the way just to qualify above comment.

[@patrickdoherty6211]

Excellent comment. This guy has a clear bias against mcgregor and also is extremely naive when it comes to what people will do to shift blame and make financial gain

[@usernextuser5385]

Absolutely spot on.

[@1091Floyd21]

@@patrickdoherty6211 I don't know. You must think she's a very good actor so. I mean, I doubt she's got plans to go off to Barbados to lounge on yachts with he €250,000 she won. I'd be inclined to think that she needed to go through with this in order to move on. Do you suspect she did the bruising herself?

[@emilydebron]

you clearly never studied law

[@patrickdoherty6211]

@1091Floyd21 her legal team were requesting over 2.5 million from the outset. Yes , with this kind of money you can head off to Barbados. As for the bruising maybe it was from throwing herself into a bathtub which she said she did herself or maybe from consensual rough sex? Why in gods name is she kissing her "rapist" arm in an elevator AFTER the supposed rape? And why is she trying to proglong the party after the alleged assault? I'm sorry but do a Google search of a guy called Trevor Bauer and you will see the depths some women will go to to falsely accuse men of rape.

[@stevequinm2296]

Maybe he could be innocent but I lost all respect for that scumbag when he hit that man in the pub for not taking a drink of his famous whiskey, he wasn't looking for money he just didn't want to take a drink of his famous whiskey, just accept it he was spoilt kid and if he didn't get his way he would get angry plus I'm a stronger believer in karma so he most of been a jackass in his teenage years and early twenties because he seems to be getting hit with a lot of karma now and if people don't know what karma means it means what comes around goes around

[@vincentvangogh8092]

He always says he does what he wants

[@AffectionateAstroStation-lx5is]

Well I hope the Government get the Karma they deserve in the Election for all the Crimes committed against the Irish people.

[@BestSharkis]

Karma is based on intentions and applies after you die. You clearly have no understanding of what karma is.

[@stevequinm2296]

@@BestSharkis karma means what goes around comes around look it up

[@proudman6598]

​@BestSharkis you haven't a clue as to what is meant by karma.

[@gerrymulroy2545]

I remember a line from a gangster movie.. "Don't worry about it , I'm going to get you the best justice money can buy ! " . Seems about right .

[@thelolguy007]

1) After the alleged Assault she was seen on cctv camera out of the room, down the corridor, the elevator etc etc all over Laurence. Cosying up to him. After an alleged Rape? No attempt to leave, call for help, any assistance etc etc. 2) When she eventually got back home to her family/partner he didn’t buy it either. He left her. 3) She went to the Police and the Dpp concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to bring it to trial in a criminal court. Or at least be successful 4) when it did go to court -Civil- the burden of Truth/Evidence is much lower - 51% 5) There was 4 People concerned (Herself,McGregor,her friend and Laurence) 3 Of them said it didn’t happen 6) The judge was very unprofessional and biased. Telling the jury to admiss the cctv evidence etc and saying things like ‘You wouldn’t see the likes of it in America’ 7) out of a jury of 12 - 8 of them were women. 8) Laurence was found innocent. She accused Laurence also of Raping her but he was not found guilty. He was innocent. So by that admission she accused an innocent man. Nothing being said of that? So many of these facts have not been reported by The Media, left out or ignored. Perhaps the biggest one was after McGregor and her friend had left and she was alone with Laurence in the basement of the hotel she eventually texts her partner ‘I’m grand, I’m so drunk hahaha’

[@usernextuser5385]

Excellent

[@rorymahon8586]

100% Well said

[@niallhussey8023]

And you'll never get a reply from this channel addressing any of these issues which have all been ignored. Why?

[@berniemc2856]

Terry you are one Brilliant Solicitor

[@InExcelsisDeo24]

Another excellent video Terry

[@jimsully9851]

Great summary.

[@seanboland3560]

Thank you very informative

[@neilrafferty2097]

We'll never know.

[@fastbandit1250]

She was that distraught from the Connor ordeal that she wanted to reinact the whole thing with Connor’s mate straight after, she ain’t letting that lottery ticket get away though

[@CasuallySleuthing]

What evidence - by witness or dna - proves they ever engaged in sex? None was shown to the jury and they agreed he did not assault her.

[@jay-lm4we]

​@@CasuallySleuthingShe didn't deny it, just said she had no recollection of it. Makes you wonder how many she let up on her during her few day xmas party 🥳 🎄.

[@CasuallySleuthing]

@jay-lm4we Hand told the jury she had no memory of sex with Lawrence and described it as a “made-up story”. I.e. he lied..

[@johndunne4741]

She didn’t get the lottery but she was hoping for the lottery

[@ciarand2823]

Like the old mastercard adds said, there are some things money cant buy

[@michaelflanagan3691]

The voice of common sense and wisdom. Thank you Terry for your very informative videos.

[@danwebb4418]

Never refuse the offer of a drink from Conor..

[@KG-ii2yx]

khabib refused the drink at the presser , turned out fine for him

[@danwebb4418]

True, but he's only a young man..

[@Dylan-y6n]

@@KG-ii2yx not everyone is khabib lol.

[@monad8880]

Terry please know Only a misogynist would say it was all for money because they cant handle the fact He mg did it. diddy do it Yes he did.

[@Orlando-oq8nn]

Is there a risk that she will have to pay J.L's legal fees now that she lost that case?

[@Lacapino]

Her own girlfriend, said she wanted the party g to go on, and was surprised to hear of the allegations after the time they were together in the hotel, I think The Solicitor understands things from a logical perspective, but still don’t seem to realize how vindictive and crazy some people are Manipulating the situation now, if Conor was an unknown or pauper, bet you she wouldn’t have persued him I find the whole thing typical of what many women think they are entitled to

[@biulaimh3097]

You are assuming Conor McGregor tried to settle but you don`t know. Perhaps he is a man who revels in notoriety. If he didn`t, then Nikita Hand would have had to balance a little embarrasment with a potential windfall. If she were shameless, that would not be an issue. All that said, I don`t really like Conor McGregor and I think there was something to her claim and I`m glad she won. But, if someone sues you and you know they are lying, then it is reasonable to say they are only in it for the money. I don`t believe that was the case here.

[@sgrue303]

Nice just found this channel like the irish legal eagle, great neutral perspective great stuff

[@muffinman9462]

He didn't settle cause he was innocent

[@shanenaughton8540]

Id say this case will be appealed and could swing the other way so handy with a different jury ..he still has a great case

[@therobbieunited]

I agree Gerry ,so many fools with there biased opinions ,embarrassing to say the least

[@karenstyles6655]

Conor got away lightly,,he needed more then a smack in back of hand,,his carry on concerning disrespecting Women has caught up with him,,I am surprised this did not happen year's ago.. who or what he is means nothing he done wrong. END OF.

[@stephaniesamra7960]

Could it be argued that a settlement took place and talks broke down because of the amount she was looking for. So if talks break down - only avenue is to take it to court. She got very little money overall

[@David-if9vi]

If you look at Conor McGregor, past antics, Good, and Bad. I don't think he gives a damn about most things! The way he carries on is about his persona. But he does care about being sued, and accused of maybe something he did not do. (Rape). And maybe she was just too greedy. So if you are both really tanked up, and you have sex with each other, and that person turns around afterwards, and says you raped them. Then it is your word against their word, and you go down that road. The number one point with this is, we were not there. So can we all be absolutely certain that we have the truth here from both parties? Things get very muddied very quickly when the Lawyers get involved. The Chinese set a great store by your facial expressions. It is worth looking at Ms Hands face. Is it the face of a woman seriously wronged? Or is it the face of, how much am I going to get out of this? Thankyou for your interesting comments on this sad situation.

[@michaelcolgan9224]

I was in 2 minds, that makes a lot of sense, thank you

[@DeeLee-p8c]

Now get the ........ in Criminal court.

[@COM70]

Would not have wanted to be a juror on that case.

[@paulcostello7200]

That's a very good and fair point Terry. I wonder if you flipped that could Mcgregor have thought there is no way I'm giving a women any money who has accused me of rape. Certainly are interesting questions

[@BrotherNoDoubt]

All you colloquially centred dudes: if you mouth off about Any government issues : you better be clean. That's the bigger picture.

[@hilary729]

Why did she text him in the first place ?? She was well aware of his reputation. Did she think she was going to a hotel room to watch Netflix. Surely she needs to take SOME responsibility for her actions ! Why didn’t she go home to her boyfriend and her daughter after her night out ?

[@theoodonovan1118]

Great video very informative. Great service you provided Terry. The comments are a bit wild 🤣

[@stevenolove]

She turned the settlement outside down cos she thought she could get 3 times as much but only got a quarter

[@jakehopgood7446]

Thanks!

[@ChPol-f2z]

Drink and drugs and greed and woke has a once great country on its knees thanks for your video

[@killbotone6210]

McGregor Is woke.

[@1ambassodor]

😅😅​@@killbotone6210

[@georginamcmahon6422]

Hardly on our knees now come on 😂😂😂😂

[@x-latetv-x6816]

​@@georginamcmahon642214000 thousand homeless and rising suggests otherwise

[@MrJoecool9999]

Where is the evidence that there was an attempt to settle.....?

[@therise7760]

Terry, why do you think the jury didn't award any punitive or aggravated damages. 248k won't even pay half of Mr Lawrence's costs.

[@anthonydowling3356]

Nice big garage there Terry and your your garden through the windows looks very nice and well kept .Who was that person who knocked on your garage door ?.It was edited out .Was it Miss Hand coming to thank you for your coverage which was sympathetic to her ? ;-)

[@vetlejose]

pretty stupid to say people who are suspicious are just wrong when she literally lost to the other guy

[@121bowe]

I’m pretty sure the finding was that the “other guy” didn’t have sex with her- hence he couldn’t be found guilty of rape. No evidence (dna) was found, unlike McRape-er.

[@niallhussey8023]

Completely one-sided coverage claiming impartiality, completely ignored all the most damning evidence against Ms Hand. Why?

[@dubtinao]

Terry he said he will appeal the amount given by jury and damages to his name .what way will this work ?? I just remember johnny depp case vs amber heard

[@rsh793]

That's a different country - and of course he can appeal - it's simple as, you just file an appeal following due process

[@timsmusic7349]

Rich lads in Ireland had their way with women whenever they wanted. They were seldomly held accountable and the women in many cases were sent to the nuns to pay off the costs of their care in slave conditions. It was a joke among the lads if some woman was up the pole as they say. The civil litigation tool is a small way to level the playing field. CM is your average gurrier who ended up rich and famous. The system worked and it’s a poor reflection on law enforcement that they didn’t have the guts to prosecute him for his actions.

[@KINGKEANO200]

It's the evidence that I have a problem with and the constant changing of her statements and there was lots of shaking and deep breaths but no tears. There is a huge question over him and his antics but if this evidence was presented against me or somebody I knew then I would be disgusted.

[@CasuallySleuthing]

Have you ever encountered someone with an anxiety disorder before? There were many changes to Lawrence and McGregor stories. Was Lawrence picked up to be a wing man ... or did he just run down to the car to give mcgregor his phone back? Why did mcgregor call to Lawrence that morning since Lawrence claimed it wasn't to supply illegal substances. How many times with Lawrence alleged he slept with each woman? Was he bothered and annoyed with nikita and wanted nothing to do with her or did he engage in intercourse with her ?

[@Dylan-y6n]

Just goes to show how these cases are so hard to prosecute. Very hard to know the real truth without being there

[@KINGKEANO200]

@@CasuallySleuthing according to all of the texts that she deleted she knew she was meeting up with them. Anxiety has nothing to do with being accused of such a heinous thing. What I'm saying here is about the facts and if both people are lying then there cannot be a definitive end to this. Everytime you ask a question and there is no answer or an answer hasn't been sought proves this case was far from being heard thoroughly. People keep saying she deleted messages so her boyfriend wouldn't find out and it's not illegal to lie to your partner but it is illegal to lie in court and for whatever reason the judge wouldn't let McGregors council question why she deleted so many messages. Is this anxiety too?? That is a cop out considering the seriousness of these allegations. All of the evidence should have been allowed in. It was a witch hunt and my personal feelings towards McGregor should not be a factor. There is too many holes in her story, too many retractions, too many what ifs and not enough evidence. Karma has more than likely come for McGregor but for us as a people to allow a man to be found guilty because the public doesn't like him is wrong. Anxiety aside, she has to take responsibility as much as he does for what happened in that room but IF he forced himself on her then may he burn in hell but there is not enough to tar him forever with that name...even in civil court it's referred to as sexual assault and not rape because there is not enough truth/evidence to trial him for rape in Criminal court. If there is any doubt then he must be acquitted and there is a lot of doubt in this. No matter how you feel about him (his horrible ego/demeanour) or her ( her unreliable and many accounts of what happened and undiagnosed Anxiety ridden rambling). The law has let him down, let her down and all of us down by not accepting and reviewing all of the evidence.