Dublin couple in Conor McGregor perjury probe refuse book of evidence

A Dublin couple accused of providing false statements for an appeal by Conor McGregor have refused to accept the book of evidence in their court case on Monday, November 9, 2026. The Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Mirror, and RTE all reported that Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins appeared before Judge Treasa Kelly at Dublin District Court. [1][2][3][4][5]

According to the Irish Examiner, O'Reilly and Cummins refused to accept service of the book because their solicitor was not present to act for them. The Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Mirror, and RTE reported that the legal representation issue stems from an ongoing legal aid dispute involving a solicitors' strike. [1][2][3][4][5]

The Irish Examiner reported that the charges follow an investigation by gardaí into evidence filed in McGregor's failed appeal against a jury finding that he raped Nikita Hand. Both defendants have been charged with giving false statements in judicial proceedings. [1]

Conor McGregor is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight and Lightweight Champion who became the first fighter to hold titles in two UFC weight classes simultaneously. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 14, 1988. [6][8]