The Latest: UFC star McGregor arraigned in melee
NEW YORK (AP) - The latest on the New York arrest of ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor (all times local):
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Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been arraigned on felony criminal mischief and other charges following a backstage melee at a New York City event.
Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor, left, is led by an official to an unmarked vehicle while leaving the 78th Precinct of the New York Police Department, Friday, April 6, 2018, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
McGregor answered, "Yes, your honor" when the judge asked Friday whether he understood orders to stay away from the alleged victims in the case. He also was charged with misdemeanor assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.
McGregor was released on $50,000 bond and co-defendant Cian Cowley on $25,000 bond. Both are due back in court June 14.
The two men exited the courthouse in Brooklyn, got into an SUV and left.
McGregor's attorney, Jim Walden, asked Judge Connie Melendez to allow his client to travel and "pursue his craft." Walden said McGregor is "the most visible face on the planet" and has no criminal history.
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11:15 a.m.
Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor has arrived at the courthouse. He had been brought out of a New York City police station in handcuffs after a backstage melee that forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year.
McGregor, looking composed, held his chin up as he walked toward an unmarked police vehicle on Friday morning.
He did not acknowledge a throng of journalists or two onlookers who shouted messages of support.
Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
It was not immediately known if McGregor has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
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7:50 a.m.
Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges after a backstage melee that forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year.
Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
The New York Police Department says McGregor was charged and awaiting a court appearance Friday, facing three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief.
Video showed McGregor with a group of people causing chaos Thursday tour du lịch thái lan 5 ngày giá rẻ từ hà nội as they took an elevator to the loading dock at Barclays Center. He can be seen tossing trash cans and being prevented from throwing a barricade at a bus during his unannounced New York appearance.
Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor, left, is led by an official to an unmarked vehicle while leaving the 78th Precinct of the New York Police Department, Friday, April 6, 2018, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2017, file photo, Ultimate Fighting star Conor McGregor poses during a news conference in Las Vegas. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday, April 5, 2018, news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake tour du lịch thái lan 5 ngày giá rẻ từ hà nội of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters after a Thursday, April 5, 2018, news conference for UFC 223 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Michael Chiesa poses for photographers during UFC 223's media day Thursday, April 5, 2018, in New York. Chiesa's status for Saturday night's UFC bouts was unclear after he was sent to the hospital with injuries sustained in an attack of a busload of fighters. Chiesa is scheduled to fight Anthony Pettis on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, fighter Conor McGregor, right, is restrained by UFC president Dana White during a news conference ahead of the UFC 205 mixed martial arts fight between McGregor and Eddie Alvarez, not shown, at Madison Square Garden in New York. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Barclays Center that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Dana White said Friday, April 6, he spoke to McGregor via text and the brawler said the confrontation was something that "had to be done."(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, fighter Conor McGregor holds up a chair towards Eddie Alvarez, not shown, as UFC president Dana White, left, tries to stop him during a news conference ahead of the UFC 205 mixed martial arts fight between McGregor and Alvarez at Madison Square Garden in New York. Looking on at right is fighter Stephen Thompson. McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly du lịch thái lan giá rẻ từ hà nội instigated on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Barclays Center that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
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