The mixed martial arts star is due in court for a hearing on charges stemming from a backstage melee that was caught on video.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor is due in court for a hearing on charges stemming from a backstage melee that was caught on video.
He’s expected to be joined in Brooklyn on Thursday by friend and co-defendant Cian Cowley.
McGregor is facing possible felony charges over an alleged attack on a bus filled with UFC fighters at Barclays Center in April.
Video showed what appeared to be McGregor hurling a hand truck at the bus after a news conference for the UFC 223 event. Two fighters hurt by broken glass were unable to compete.
Cowley said on Saturday that he hoped to get the case “out of the way.” Prosecutors wouldn’t say if they expected a resolution. McGregor’s lawyer didn’t return a message.
Cowley and McGregor have been free on bond. They took a private jet together from Ireland for the hearing.
