Conor McGregor Accepts Plea Deal for Disorderly Conduct
Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Conor McGregor’s legal problems are now behind him, as the Irishman plead guilty to a single count of disorderly conduct on Thursday morning.
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"I just want to say I'm thankful to the D.A. and the judge for allowing me to move forward," McGregor told reporters outside the courthouse on Thursday. "I want to say to my friends, my family, my fans -- thank you for your support."
The disorderly conduct violation is a far cry from the initial
charges set forth by the court following McGregor’s infamous bus
attack in the days leading into UFC 223 back in April. A metal
dolly thrown through window by “The Notorious” caused several
injuries to fighters who were then forced off of the card at the
last minute. McGregor and his teammates flew to New York City from
Ireland to confront rival UFC lightweight Khabib
Nurmagomedov, who had gotten into an altercation with close
McGregor friend and confidant Artem Lobov
just days earlier.
McGregor (21-3) initially faced 12 charges, including two counts of felony criminal mischief, which carries a maximum seven years in prison.
"This is a fair resolution that holds the defendant accountable, ensures restitution for the victims and requires the defendant to perform community service where he can reflect on his conduct and give back to society," the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office said in a statement on Thursday.
McGregor is eligible to return to competition now that his criminal case is resolved. Both of his UFC belts have been relinquished and are now held by Max Holloway and Nurmagomedov in McGregor’s absence from the sport.
The UFC superstar hasn’t stepped foot into the Octagon since wresting the lightweight title from former champion Eddie Alvarez back in November 2016. A brief detour into professional boxing saw McGregor lose to legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. last August.
NEW: UFC star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct stemming from a melee at Brooklyn's Barclays Center in April. He was sentenced to community service and anger management. https://t.co/7J300zTUfs pic.twitter.com/5nmAkZ0uw5
— ABC News (@ABC) July 26, 2018
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