Civil Trial

Conor McGregor’s Appeal Erodes Amidst Rape Case & Political Speculation

The Court of Appeal has upheld the civil jury’s finding against Conor McGregor in the case brought by Nikita Hand, dismissing all grounds of his appeal. McGregor’s appeal centered on the trial judge’s handling of the jury’s instructions and evidence related to his “no comment” responses. The court found the trial judge’s instructions to the jury were clear and that McGregor had failed to demonstrate an unfair trial, and ordered McGregor to pay Ms. Hand’s legal costs. Additionally, the court has referred a matter of potential perjury related to withdrawn evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Giuliani No-Show at Civil Trial Sparks Outrage

Rudy Giuliani’s absence from his own civil trial in New York is raising eyebrows, and prompting a flurry of speculation about his motives. The sheer audacity of his no-show is striking; one might expect even a less-than-stellar lawyer to show up for their own defense, but Giuliani’s actions seem to suggest a disregard for the legal process, possibly fueled by a misplaced belief that he’s somehow above the law.

The lack of a default judgment is perplexing to many. Why the seemingly lenient approach from the court? Is there a deliberate effort to avoid a swift resolution, perhaps in an attempt to maintain a semblance of order within a system facing criticism for its perceived inconsistencies?… Continue reading