Conor McGregor pleaded guilty today in a New York court to charges relating to a backstage brawl in New York last April.
The Irish UFC star appeared in court in Brooklyn, New York today where he pleaded guilty to reduced charges which will require him to carry out five days of community service and undergo an anger management programme.
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McGregor was charged with assault, criminal mischief and other crimes for his role in the altercation.
The charges related to an incident in April where McGregor and his entourage went on a rampage in an underground car park smashing windows on a bus filled with UFC fighters who were at the Barclays Centre Arena in Brooklyn to publicise the upcoming UFC 223 event.
One fighter on the bus was hit and cut by an object thrown through a window, while another had the cornea of his eye cut by the glass as it broke into dust.
McGregor handed himself in to police soon after the incident.
As part of his plea deal, protection orders have been issued relating to the people injured in the incident.
Mr McGregor’s lawyer, Bruce Maffeo, said today’s sentence will have no impact on his client’s immigration status and the timing and location of his community service will be decided by the District Attorney’s office.
Speaking outside the court, McGregor thanked family and friends for their support throughout the case.
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