The Court of Appeal in Ireland has been hearing the appeal of former mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor against a High Court jury's civil verdict that found him liable for raping Nikita Hand in December 2018. Initially, McGregor's legal team sought to introduce fresh evidence suggesting that Hand was assaulted by her then-partner hours after the alleged incident. However, McGregor withdrew the application to bring in this new evidence. Following this withdrawal, the Court of Appeal decided to refer documents related to the withdrawal to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amid allegations of perjury involving two intended witnesses. This referral raises the possibility that McGregor could face criminal prosecution in Ireland for subornation of perjury. As of early July 2025, judges continue to deliberate on the appeal, with the evidence linked to the appeal now under review by prosecutors for potential perjury charges.