Conor McGregor accused of playing 'ducks and drakes' over assault claim

Mixed Martial Arts star Conor McGregor has been accused of playing "ducks and drakes" with the High Court regarding the hearing date of an assault claim against him. The action has been brought by a young woman, who seeks damages against the fighter, and is allegedly known to Mr McGregor.

In reply John Gordon SC for the plaintiff said that am extremely serious matter had arisen. Mr McGregor, he said is attempting to have the hearing of proceedings initiated in 2021 adjourned to a date in November. The adjournment had been sought in open correspondence from Mr McGregor's' lawyers, counsel said.

The Judge said that he first wanted to see what happens in relation to the pretrial discovery motions listed for hearing on May 30th. The judge noted that Mr McGregor's side will properly will be seeking an adjournment of the June hearing date when the case is next mentioned before the court. Any application for an adjournment could be dealt with on that date.

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