McGregor expresses ‘regret’ for melee

NEW YORK: Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor made a brief court appearance on Thursday (Friday in Manila) stemming from his role in a loading dock melee and later expressed “regret” for his actions.

McGregor, 29, has been charged with multiple counts of assault and criminal mischief after attack-

at the Barclays Center in April.

McGregor’s attorneys and prosecutors are discussing a plea deal and a Brooklyn Criminal Court gave them more time on Thursday to work out an arrangement.

McGregor was ordered back in court on July 26.

The MMA star apologized in a statement following the court

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor arrives at Brooklyn Supreme court in New York on Friday, for his hearing stemming from his April attack on a bus at Barclays Center.

appearance, which lasted couple of minutes.

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“I regret my actions that led me here today,” he said. “I understand the seriousness of this matter and I am hopeful that it gets resolved soon.”

McGregor then left in a

McGregor faces up to seven years in prison if convicted on all counts but he is not expected to receive such a severe sentence.

McGregor was released on $ 50,000 bail following his arrest over the frenzied attack on a bus of rival fighters that injured two athletes.

The Irishman pocketed around