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Former hockey player continues testifying at ex-teammates’ sex assault trial

Tyler Steenbergen testified on April 30, 2025, at an Ontario Superior Court trial involving five former 2018 World Juniors hockey players charged with sexual assault in a London hotel room in June 2018.
The charges followed an alleged sexual assault of a woman identified as E.M., who had attended a Hockey Canada gala and consumed alcohol, with players learning about a Hockey Canada investigation on June 26, 2018.
Steenbergen described witnessing sexual acts involving E.M. And several teammates, group text messages coordinating responses to Hockey Canada interviews, and efforts to ensure consistent statements among players.
The trial includes presentation of text messages sent by players on June 26, 2018, such as McLeod saying, "We all need to say the same thing if we get interviewed," emphasizing consistent disclosures to investigators.
All accused players have entered pleas of not guilty, the investigation is focused on preventing similar occurrences in the future, and the trial is set to proceed with additional witness statements and questioning of Steenbergen.

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