Two Charged With Perjury Following Failed Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Appeal

Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins face perjury charges after submitting sworn affidavits during Conor McGregor's failed civil sexual assault appeal.

Editorial Desk

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dublin, Ireland — Two individuals have been formally charged with perjury following a police investigation into evidence submitted during a legal challenge involving Conor McGregor. The charges stem from sworn affidavits provided to support the athlete’s unsuccessful appeal against a civil court jury’s determination that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand.

The defendants, 38-year-old Samantha O’Reilly and 39-year-old Steven Cummins, both residing at Cherry Orchard Green in Ballyfermot, appeared before the Dublin District Court on Tuesday. Their court appearance follows an inquiry conducted by An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police force, regarding the documentation filed in the case.

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The legal proceedings center on statements made by the pair to bolster the appeal of the Straffan resident, which ultimately failed to overturn the civil jury’s finding. The investigation into the veracity of these affidavits has now resulted in these criminal charges being brought against the two witnesses.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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