Conor McGregor Has Charges Against Him Dropped In Phone-Smashing Case

BYAlexander Cole538 Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Harry How/Getty Images
Conor McGregor
The victim has no interest in helping to prosecute McGregor.

Back in March, Conor McGregor was involved in an incident outside of a Miami nightclub where he took the phone of a fan who was trying to get a picture and smashed it on the ground. It was a pretty interesting scene that was caught on surveillance footage. McGregor ended up getting arrested and while he was quickly let go, he was still facing some charges that could land him in prison. McGregor was also being sued by the victim, Ahmed Abdirzak, although they eventually settled out of court.

According to TMZ Sports, Abdirzak is no longer in the United States and is refusing to come back so that he can help convict McGregor. Because of this development, all of the charges have been dropped in the case, which means the Irish UFC fighter is officially off the hook.

"The victim of the crime does not wish to return to the United States and prosecute this case," prosecutor Khalil Madani explained on Monday. 

It's unclear as to how much money McGregor gave Abdirzak in the settlement, although it must have been a pretty hefty amount considering Abdirzak doesn't want to pursue any more legal action. 

This ruling will now allow McGregor to set up a fight without having to think about a potential prison sentence.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
...