Two Individuals Charged With Perjury Regarding Statements in Conor McGregor Case

Samantha O’Reilly, 38, and Steven Cummins, 39, appeared at the Dublin District Court on September 29. The pair faces charges of knowingly making false statements in affidavits dated January 14, 2025. These statements were intended to support McGregor's appeal after he was found liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in a 2018 civil trial, but his legal team withdrew the request before the hearing.

The Court of Appeal previously referred documents to the Director of Public Prosecutions after raising concerns regarding the late withdrawal of the evidence. O’Reilly and Cummins were arrested at their home and granted bail with specific conditions. The case will move to the Circuit Criminal Court following the service of a book of evidence on November 9. Conviction for perjury can carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.