Don’t Believe Players’ Cooked-up, ‘Parroted’ Story, Crown Says in Closing Arguments at Hockey Canada Trial

Hockey Canada trial: Fear, not consent, drove woman's actions, Crown says

The Crown prosecuting five former junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman took aim at defence criticisms of her

Don’t believe players’ cooked-up, ‘parroted’ story, Crown says in closing arguments at Hockey Canada trial

“This case may not look the way one anticipates a sexual assault to look.”

RECAP | E.M. ‘did not choose’ to consent to sex acts with ex-Hockey Canada players, Crown argues at trial

Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham began her closing submissions Wednesday. She took aim at evidence submitted by the defence teams, saying it relied on “myths and stereotypes” about consent.

McLeod's Narrative To Police Tried To Paint Him In The Best Light, Crown Says At Hockey Canada Sex Assault Trial

Warning: coverage of the Hockey Canada trial includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to readers.

Crown Presents Closing Arguments in High-Profile Hockey Assault Trial

The Crown delivered its closing arguments in a high-profile trial involving five former NHL players accused of sexual assault, emphasizing that the complainant, E.M., was not the instigator of the events in June 2018. Contrary to defense assertions, Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham argued that testimony from players supports E.M.’s account, challenging claims that she aggressively sought sexual encounters. Key evidence indicates that …

Crown begins closing argument at hockey sexual assault trial

The Crown argued Wednesday that the complainant in the trial of five former NHLers accused of sexual assault was not the instigator of events in June 2018.