Conor McGregor is out and about in New York City, signing autographs as he meets his fans, even after facing a sexual assault accusation during an NBA game.
The UFC fighter denied claims that he assaulted a woman during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami.
Conor McGregor Maintains Public Presence
Conor McGregor is seen on the court during a timeout in Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
Just days after being accused of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game, McGregor surprised fans and critics alike after his appearance in public. Although other personalities embroiled in controversy typically hide from the public eye, the UFC star does otherwise.
Even as Conor McGregor, the Irish mixed martial arts superstar, finds himself in the middle of a storm of controversy, he seems unfazed. As per TMZ, the UFC fighter is out in New York City, unabashedly signing autographs as fans stormed him outside his hotel.
In a photo shared by TMZ, fans welcomed the UFC fighter after pulling up to his hotel in New York, seeking his autograph. The images show McGregor signing various memorabilia while donning a white ensemble. When one of the folks asked him how he was doing these days, he refused to answer. At least they got the autographs that they wanted.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Conor McGregor looks on during the Floyd Mayweather Jr. v Conor McGregor World Press Tour at SSE Arena on July 14, 2017 in London, England.
According to ESPN, a woman accused the UFC star of sexually assaulting her during Game 4 of the Finals on Friday, June 16. The Miami Police Department spokesperson assures everyone that its special victims unit is already investigating the report, which allegedly accused McGregor of sexual assault.
The victim reportedly accused the NBA security and Miami Heat of aiding the UFC fighter during the incident. She claims that the security separated her from her friend, enabling McGregor to force her to go inside the bathroom.
The Heat, NBA, and UFC all acknowledged the sexual assault accusations. However, the Miami Heat says they "will withhold further comment" until the investigation concludes.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) addressed the accusation against McGregor in its recent statement. The organization states that it is "aware of the recent allegations" against one of its superstar fighters.
For now, UFC says that it "will continue to gather additional information regarding the incident." UFC will await the conclusion of the legal process before issuing any further statements. McGregor, via his lawyer, attorney Barbara Llanes, denied the sexual assault allegations. She adds that the UFC superstar "will not be intimidated."
ESPN stresses that it is not the first instance the mixed martial arts fighter has faced sexual assault accusations. He reportedly faced four previous allegations. All of them are outside the United States, and one has already been dropped.
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