Tesco is amongst retailers stopping the sale of alcohol manufacturers linked to Conor McGregor after he misplaced a civil rape case.
The blended martial arts star was accused of raping Nikita Hand, who was final week awarded €248,603 (£206,000) after a jury discovered McGregor assaulted her in a lodge.
A Tesco spokesperson stated it was eradicating Correct No. Twelve Irish Whiskey from sale in shops and on-line.
McGregor bought his stake within the drink three years in the past for a reported £103m, however his picture presently nonetheless seems prominently on its web site.
The 36-year-old fighter additionally owns the Cast Irish Stout model.
Main Irish wholesaler Musgrave stated alcohol linked to McGregor was “no longer available to our store network”.
It is understood Costcutter, Carry Out off-licences and a wholesaler to Eire’s Spar and Londis shops are additionally eradicating the merchandise.
Proximo Spirits, which purchased Correct No. Twelve Whiskey, has determined to cease utilizing McGregor’s picture in its advertising and marketing, in line with The Irish Occasions.
The agency behind the Hitman video video games can also be ending its reference to him.
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McGregor made thousands and thousands when he bought a whiskey model in 2021. Pic: AP
A personality based mostly on McGregor seems in Hitman World of Assassination.
IO Interactive stated in a press release: “In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately.
“We take this matter very critically and can’t ignore its implications.
“Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr McGregor from our storefronts starting today.”
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Nikita Hand was awarded damages in her case towards McGregor. Pic: PA
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A solidarity march passed off in Dublin on Monday. Pic: PA
On Monday, McGregor responded publicly for the primary time since dropping the Dublin courtroom case.
He admitted “mistakes”, repeated his declare that every little thing that occurred that evening was “consensual”, and stated he would enchantment towards the ruling.
The publish got here as a whole lot of individuals within the Irish capital staged an illustration in “utter solidarity” with Ms Hand.
Members chanted “stand with Nikita” and “no more fear, no more shaming, we reject your victim blaming” as they carried indicators and banners by the streets.
