Authorities have formally charged a man and a woman with perjury related to the legal defense of Conor McGregor. The charges stem from affidavits the pair provided to the court during McGregor's attempt to appeal a civil finding of sexual assault. Perjury is a serious criminal offense involving the act of lying under oath or providing false information in a sworn document, which in this case was intended to influence the outcome of the appeal process.

While the legal proceedings against McGregor have been widely publicized, these specific charges represent a separate criminal development involving individuals who sought to assist his case. The court has not yet released the specific details regarding which parts of the affidavits were found to be false, nor have the identities of the two individuals been publicly disclosed in this report. The charges highlight the legal risks associated with submitting sworn testimony or documentation in high-profile civil litigation. As the case moves forward, the focus will likely shift to the evidence prosecutors have gathered to prove that the affidavits were intentionally misleading. No further details regarding the court dates or the specific nature of the false statements have been provided at this time.