Conor McGregor Megathread *Mod Warning in OP Updated 20th April*

trauma thinking and behavior is not rational, there can be all sorts of backtracking and contradictions in it

Oh dear- so Larry will be paying his own costs-“apparently”- or is this just another manoeuvre

“You are out of your f**king mind if you think I am paying James Lawrence legal costs, folks. Who said I was paying his fees?"I said I didn’t know if I was, when the accuser’s barrister asked me on the stand, as I didn’t (who is paying his own fees I should have asked him at that time).”

Then he goes on to criticise his own legal team-I guess it beats having to reflect on how you find yourself in this position - just lay the blame elsewhere- sher who wouldn’t believe ya!

“McGregor’s online rant then went on to criticise his own legal team over the decision to withdraw two witnesses from the appeal after they came forward alleging they had new evidence from the night Ms Hand said she was raped by McGregor.“
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/conor-mcgregor-says-he-wont-pay-friend-james-lawrences-legal-costs-over-nikita-hand-case-after-appeal-fails/a580950652.html

I don't pity him in the slightest.

The fact is, the vast majority of violent criminals either a) suffered some kind of trauma as a child, or b) were born with a mental disorder. Some mental disorders are treatable, such as schizophrenia, ADHD and bipolar disorder. And they should be treated, for the good of society. Not because the people are vulnerable, but because their potential victims are vulnerable, and the potential to commit crime should be minimised.

Some of the effects of trauma can be treated, and should be treated, for the good of society.

Some mental disorders, such as narcissistic personality disorder, sociopathy and psychopathy are not treatable. In which case if those people commit crimes they should be removed from society for as long as possible.

Mr McGregor is unlikely to ever seek treatment as he has no insight into his own behaviour. That's very common. It will only be when he eventually is jailed, overdoses or suffers a full mental breakdown (whichever comes first) that treatment might be attempted. Of course if he was born with any of the untreatable disorders, none of it will do any good.

dbt does seem to work reasonably well with personality disorders, but its extremely difficult to encourage people with such disorders into treatment, but bpd clients tend to interact best, with other cluster b's less likely to engage, i.e. npd's and aspd's.

our legal systems rarely effectively react to such critical problems, generally leading to escalation

It so short sighted isn't it? I know the old-school train of thought is "put them in jail and it'll put them off doing another crime" when every statistic shows that doesn't work. I'm not saying people shouldn't be removed from society if they commit crimes. But they should be removed in order to protect society, while treatment for whatever underlying issue is attempted. If the person refuses treatment, then they stay in jail, simple as. And that treatment should extend beyond whatever jail term, making it compulsory to attend treatment or you'll be returned to jail.

Conor McGregor needs treatment. Not because he's vulnerable or to be pitied, but because he will continue to commit crimes and it will only get worse. Should he be in jail too? Sure. But what's the point of that if he reoffends the minute he gets out?

of course his issues are his fault, but not entirely, we have failed to react to his needs, he should be in jail, but receiving effective help, but thats not gonna happen, so get ready for more crime

A great day for the law, and for Nikita Hand.

With any luck, the DPP will be able to take cases of perjury and perverting the course of justice against all those mentioned to court, and secure convictions.

And also that Nikita Hand will secure very, very substantial damages from the rapist in this matter.

Maybe back home to the UK?

She hasn't in any way contradicted herself, you just wish she had for some bizarre reason

I was wondering this too

If he wants to keep building his lawyers pension pot he can.

He'll have to defend defamation proceedings soon enough it seems.

Ching ching

“Wouldn't be surprised if her lawyers seek an injunction restraining him from public comment on the case.”

Why? The more he posts the better for her in the legal system would be my view- cue “oh my phone was hacked yer honour 😀”