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Hockey players’ acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling
- Five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team were acquitted of sexual assault charges in a trial that has had significant effects on the southwestern Ontario city.
- Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia ruled that the complainant's testimony was not credible, stating there were 'troubling aspects' in her evidence.
- Justice Carroccia noted 'consent not vitiated by fear,' citing a lack of physical force during the 2018 encounter.
- David Humphrey, representing McLeod, criticized the lawsuit's 'one-sided narrative' for unfairly shaping public perception and harming reputations.
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Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling
LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continues to reverberate in the southwestern Ontario city where their high-profile trial played out. Dozens gathered outside the London, Ont., courthouse Thursday evening to show support for the complainant, while rallies earlier in the day […]
The acquittal of five former Team Canada Junior hockey players accused of sexual assault continues to wave in the city of southwestern Ontario where their high-profile trial took place
Hockey players’ acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling – 105.9 The Region
LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continues to reverberate in the southwestern Ontario city where their high-profile trial played out. Dozens gathered outside the London, Ont., courthouse Thursday evening to show support for the complainant, while rallies earlier in the day saw a mix of supporters for the woman and the players. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex F…
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