[yourNEWS.com] Just days after publicly announcing his bid for the presidency of Ireland, MMA star Conor McGregor is now reportedly under review by Irish prosecutors for potential hate speech charges tied to social media posts made during the 2023 Dublin riots. According to Breitbart News and The Gateway Pundit, the move by authorities has raised concerns over politically motivated lawfare, echoing similar legal battles seen in the United States.
The Irish Independent reports that the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) has forwarded a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that could form the basis for charging McGregor with “inciting hatred” under Ireland’s strict speech laws. The potential charges stem from posts he made on social media in 2023, including one message in response to reports that Ukrainian refugees would be permitted to vote in local elections. On that occasion, McGregor posted: “Ireland, we are at war.”
Legal experts suggest that if prosecuted and convicted, McGregor could face up to seven years in prison.
The timing of the announcement has sparked allegations of political targeting. Just days earlier, McGregor made headlines after confirming his presidential run in Ireland following a meeting with President Donald Trump. The criminal investigation surfacing immediately afterward has drawn comparisons to U.S.-style lawfare tactics used against political opponents…
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