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Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of five hockey players
LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 23 – The trial examines allegations of non-consensual group sexual assault by five players during a 2018 celebration, highlighting issues of consent and sports culture in Canada.
- On Thursday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia will deliver verdicts in London, Ont. after a seven-year trial.
- In June 2018, at a London, Ont., hotel, five former world junior players allegedly assaulted a woman during a celebration, with E.M.'s identity protected by a publication ban.
- The trial began in April with nine witnesses, then a juror and defence lawyer interaction prompted a mistrial and judge-alone proceedings.
- Following Thursday’s verdict, Gillian Hnatiw said the judge will determine bail status, and the Crown gets 30 days to appeal.
- Regardless of verdict, the trial has spotlighted consent laws, Lise Gotell said `Whatever the outcome... hockey culture on trial`.
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RSNFormer Flyers goalie Carter Hart found not guilty in Hockey Canada trial
Almost a year and a half after being charged with sexual assault, former Flyers goaltender Carter Hart was found not guilty in the high-profile Hockey Canada trial. Hart was acquitted by Justice Maria Carroccia, according to live coverage from CBC’s Kate Dubinski and Rhianna Schmunk. The trial for the sexual assault case involving Hart and four other players from the 2018 Canadian world junior team began in April and the closing statements were …
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