Dublin couple accused of perjury over affidavits in Conor McGregor appeal to stand trial
A Dublin couple has been charged with perjury for allegedly providing false statements in affidavits related to a civil rape case involving Conor McGregor. The case will proceed to the Circuit Court, where the defendants face potential prison sentences of up to 10 years.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of providing false testimony in high-profile civil litigation.
A Dublin couple accused of giving a false statement for a planned appeal by Conor McGregor over a civil rape case finding against him have been charged with perjury.
Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Tuesday. It follows enquiries by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI). O’Reilly (38) and 39-year-old Cummins have yet to enter pleas.
The pair are accused of giving a false statement material to the proceedings in an affidavit, under section 2(1) of the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act, 2021. These offences are alleged to have occurred at Lincoln Lane, Dublin 7, on January 14th, 2025.
O’Reilly alone faces an additional charge for the same offence on May 6th, 2025.
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