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Two individuals charged with perjury in Conor McGregor civil case

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Two individuals charged with perjury in Conor McGregor civil case

Summary

Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins face perjury charges stemming from their testimonies in Conor McGregor's failed appeal regarding a civil jury finding of sexual assault against Nikita Hand. Both were charged for providing false statements during judicial proceedings. Their previous affidavits aimed to support McGregor's appeal, which was rejected by a three-judge panel in July 2025. The trial for O'Reilly and Cummins is scheduled for November 9, where they will respond to the evidence against them. They have been granted bail with conditions, including weekly check-ins and no contact with witnesses.

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By the Numbers

•Perjury trial set for O'Reilly and Cummins in November.
•Both charged with providing false statements related to McGregor's appeal.
•McGregor's appeal against the civil jury finding was rejected in July 2025.
•Court found no plausible reason for McGregor's appeal arguments.
•No contact with witnesses permitted for the defendants as part of bail conditions.

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6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor civil case: 2 charged with perjury over UFC star's failed sexual assault appeal

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Two individuals have been charged with perjury relating to evidence filed in the MMA star's failed appeal against a civil jury finding that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand.
— Yahoo Sportsby Petesy Carroll

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