Judge Dismisses McGregor Sexual Assault Lawsuit

A federal judge in Florida dismissed a civil lawsuit against UFC star Conor McGregor on Wednesday, ending a legal battle over allegations of sexual assault during the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami. The plaintiff, a 49-year-old Wall Street executive identified only as Jane Doe, voluntarily withdrew the case, and Senior Judge Joan A. Lenard of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted the dismissal with prejudice, barring it from being refiled.

The lawsuit, filed in January 2025, stemmed from an incident on June 9, 2023, following Game 4 of the Miami Heat's NBA Finals series against the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. According to court filings, the woman encountered McGregor in the arena's Courtside Club, where they spoke before an associate allegedly led her to a men's restroom. There, she claimed McGregor assaulted her in a bathroom stall and sought more than $75,000 in damages for unlawful sexual contact. The suit also named the Miami Heat organization and arena staff as defendants, accusing them of failing to provide adequate security and supervision.

McGregor, 37, has consistently denied the allegations. His attorney, Barbara Llanes, described the...