Jury in Conor McGregor case tell judge they saw somebody pointing mobile phone at them from gallery
The jury in the civil trial of Conor McGregor has notified the judge that they saw somebody pointing a mobile phone at them yesterday from the upstairs public gallery and were worried that any photos or filming would be “circulated”.
Recording and photography is prohibited in the court area, said Mr Justice Alexander Owens who then sent a garda to the gallery.
“It is a contempt of court to take photos of the jury – it is totally unacceptable – and there will be steps taken in the event that anyone is suspected of that,” said Mr Justice Owens, who is hearing the fourth day of evidence in the trial.
Mother of one Nikita Hand is giving evidence in the High Court civil trial and alleges that Mixed Martial arts star Mr McGregor – once the highest-earning sportsperson in the world – “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel.
Ms Hand is seeking damages from Mr McGregor and James Lawrence, of Rafter’s Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12, arising from the events of December 9th, 2018, at…
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