Embattled (and inactive) UFC veteran Conor McGregor lost his highly-publicized sexual assault civil suit late last year but quickly appealed the decision, promising to reveal “bombshell evidence” that would clear his name. Instead, his attorneys hastily withdrew the new evidence after failing to produce corroborating testimony.
The victim’s lawyer countered with allegations of perjury, which carry a significant penalty upon conviction, suggesting the alleged smoking gun was nothing more than another attempt to discredit the victim. That said, McGregor has not been referred nor has the court prosecutor made any attempt to investigate the matter (yet).
That didn’t stop local media outlets from going to print.
“The media are vile,” the 36 year-old McGregor angrily wrote on social media. “The opposing barristers were caught in a direct lie in open court on day one and not a screed of reporting went on it. Shameful. To think I would ever do something stupid like this below and risk my life. Cop on.”
“I am not even the subject of this referral,” McGregor continued. “I believe the affidavits of the two witnesses who came forward. Even the admitted liar unwittingly corroborated their affidavits. My legal team decided it better not to go ahead with them, to my utter disappointment, due to unforeseen circumstances last minute.”
“This is FAR FROM OVER,” McGregor promised. “I AM INNOCENT OF THESE VICIOUS LIES AGAINST ME BY THE MULTIPLE TIME ADMITTED AND PROVEN LIAR AND I WILL FIGHT FOREVER MY DAYS PROVE IT! THE TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL! God as my witness!”
McGregor is expected to continue his appeal on procedural points.
This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
