Conor McGregor Investigated Over Sex Assault Accusation...He Also Retired Today

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Irish news media have reported on the case since news of the assault first broke late last year, but without naming McGregor. Laws in Ireland restrict the news media from identifying individuals charged with rape unless they are convicted, which has not happened in this case. News outlets reporting the identity of a suspect before a charge is brought often face costly libel and breach of privacy lawsuits in Ireland. Publication after a charge is filed could lead to a more serious contempt of court indictment.


They need to treat allegations against the accused the same over here. The U.S. could learn a thing or two from Ireland. Especially in this climate of deemed guilty by the press before even seeing a day in court.
 
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