Jury 'can’t speculate' in civil case against Conor McGregor for alleged rape, judge says

Mr Justice Alexander Owens outlined the type of damages they could award if they conclude that Mr McGregor did assault Ms Hand

The jury can consider if mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor (pictured) 'sat down to concoct a lurid and degrading pornographic fantasy' about Nikita Hand. Photo: Collins Courts

A jury can consider if mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor "sat down to concoct a lurid and degrading pornographic fantasy” about Nikita Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, if assessing damages in the case, the High Court has heard.

Continuing his charge to the jury on Wednesday, Mr Justice Alexander Owens said that, if they conclude that Mr McGregor did assault Ms Hand, they would have to consider the damages to award in the ongoing civil case.