Jury to hear closing arguments in civil case against Conor McGregor next week

A jury in a civil case against Conor McGregor will hear closing arguments next week. The case involves allegations of rape by Nikita Hand, who claims the incident occurred in December 2018. Both McGregor and co-defendant James Lawrence deny the allegations, asserting that any sexual encounter was consensual. The last witness, a forensic physician, testified that bruises can appear immediately or take up to 48 hours to show. He also discussed the possibility of sexual intercourse occurring with a tampon present. The jury has been instructed not to research legal matters online during their deliberation. The trial has lasted eight days, with evidence concluding on Friday. The jury will reconvene on Tuesday to hear closing speeches and receive legal instructions from the judge before deliberating on the case.