Nikita Hand to sue Conor McGregor and two witnesses after failed court appeal

New High Court claim alleges 'malicious abuse' of process after dramatic witness withdrawal in McGregor’s rape appeal.

Nikita Hand speaking to the media after attending the Court of Appeal. Picture: Collins Courts/ CC

Nikita Hand has filed fresh papers in the High Court against MMA fighter Conor McGregor and two individuals he had planned to call as witnesses in his unsuccessful appeal, but withdrew at the last minute.

On Thursday, Mr McGregor lost his appeal against a civil jury finding that he raped Ms Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.