On Thursday, TMZ reported that UFC fighter Conor McGregor faced allegations of sexually assaulting a woman during the NBA Finals on June 9.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Miami Heat security teams worked together to separate the woman from her friends and force her into a restroom at Caseya Center where McGregor and security guards waited, threatening McGregor, the Miami Heat and the team. It is said that he requested that a letter be sent. NBA claims, TMZ report. The letter, sent by attorney Ariel Mitchell, alleges that McGregor forcibly kissed her and forced her to perform oral sex. (Related: Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal Star in ‘Road House’ Remake Looks Absolutely Insane)
According to the letter, the woman told McGregor that she needed to urinate, temporarily deterring the assault allegations. TMZ reported that McGregor allegedly pushed a woman against a wall and tried to penetrate her anus.
“Security denied permission [the woman] According to TMZ, the letter read: Mitchell claimed McGregor came out of the disabled cubicles and “pushed his tongue into the victim’s mouth and kissed him violently.”
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The letter says the woman escaped sexual assault by repeatedly elbowing the UFC fighter, TMZ reported. The woman reported the incident to police on Sunday morning, the letter said.
The newspaper said the woman wants a settlement with McGregor, the NBA and the Miami Heat.
The Miami Heat and the NBA have both announced investigations into the accusers’ allegations. The NBA said it would cooperate with the Heat’s investigation. “We are aware of the allegations and are working with the team to gather further information,” the NBA said in a statement, according to TMZ.
McGregor’s attorney, Barbara Janness, denied the allegations.
“Mr. McGregor has nothing to fear,” Janeth said. Said ESPN.
The UFC released a statement on Thursday saying it “continues to gather additional details regarding the incident.”
“UFC will allow legal proceedings to proceed before issuing additional statements,” the company added, ESPN reported.
McGregor watched Game 4 of the NBA Finals while Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. The UFC fighters sat courtside and participated in a halftime skit. replaced the punch With the Miami Heat mascot. McGregor reportedly inflicted physical injuries on a person in the mascot costume, requiring hospital treatment.
