Conor McGregor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman at NBA Finals Game, UFC Star Denies Allegations

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Conor McGregorhas denied accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman at Kaseya Center in Miami after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

According to the report, the demand letters allege that NBA and Heat security helped separate the woman from her friend and took her to the bathroom, where the alleged assault occurred.

McGregor has not been charged with a crime. PEOPLE was not immediately able to reach Miami police, and it was unclear if there is a police report associated with the allegations.

McGregor’s legal counsel has denied the accusations. “The allegations are false. Mr. McGregor will not be intimated,” attorney Barbara Llanes told PEOPLE.

The Miami Heat organization released a statement saying, “We are aware of the allegations and are conducting a full investigation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, we will withhold further comment.”

ESPN declined to comment on the allegations.

The NBA and UFC have not responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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The alleged incident would have happened the same night that a stunt featuring the UFC starsent Miami’s mascot to the hospitalwhen a planned promotion for the fighter’s pain relief spray went awry when the mascot was actually hurt.

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It wasn’t revealed until after the game, however, that Burnie was actually hurt in the altercation,The Athleticreported.

The man inside the mascot costume was taken to an area hospital, received pain medication, and was released to go home, per the publication.

“The mascot is good. It was a skit, and all is well,“McGregor told TMZon Tuesday. “I spent a lot of time with him afterward, we talked it out, everything is great. It was all part of the show.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.

source: people.com