Conor McGregor accuser’s lawyer speaks out after reports of hush money surface

The legal professional representing the lady who’s accusing MMA fighter Conor McGregor of sexual assault stated a number of entities are liable for “mishandling” the aftermath of the alleged assault.

Legal professional Ariel Mitchell stated her consumer was supplied hush cash following the June 10 toilet incident, and claimed the NBA, Miami Warmth, and the Miami Police Division all performed a job in overlaying up the alleged acts.

The NBA has denied providing the alleged sufferer $100,000 as an incentive to “maintain it quiet.”

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“This declare is categorically false,” Mike Bass, the NBA’s chief communications officer, stated in an announcement.

Mitchell says each the Warmth and the basketball league may very well be liable.

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“A number of the safety guards who stood by when this occurred weren’t McGregor’s. They have been employed by the Warmth,’ Mitchell instructed The Each day Mail. “They determined to cater to a celeb as a substitute of defending a younger lady in bother.”

Mitchell additionally claimed that town’s police department tried to dismiss her consumer’s declare when she tried to report the assault.

Conor McGregor is seen in attendance throughout Recreation 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Warmth at Kaseya Middle on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Pictures)

The New York Publish obtained letters despatched to the NBA, the Miami Heat and McGregor, which declare that NBA and workforce safety allegedly compelled the lady into the restroom.

Miami Warmth representatives didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Conor Mcgregor seen in Manhattan on June 17, 2023 in New York Metropolis. (Robert Kamau/GC Pictures)

Mitchell added that her consumer is presently in an undisclosed location out of Florida. She additionally famous that the lady has acquired “loss of life threats.”

McGregor, who has grow to be one of many largest stars in UFC, had courtside seats for Recreation 4 of the NBA Finals. Burnie, the Warmth’s mascot, was despatched to the hospital after McGregor punched the individual contained in the costume throughout what was alleged to be a staged comedy bit.

McGregor is recovering from a damaged leg and isn’t scheduled to battle once more till the autumn.

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Each the NBA and the Miami Warmth issued statements final week in response to the allegations.

“We’re conscious of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation. Pending the result of the investigation, we are going to withhold additional remark.”