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Defence lawyers begin final submissions in hockey players’ sex assault trial

On Monday, closing arguments will commence in London, Ontario, for the sexual assault case involving five former players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior Hockey Team.
The case involves an alleged group sexual assault of a woman identified as E.M., which reportedly occurred in June 2018 following a Hockey Canada-related gathering.
Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton have all entered pleas of not guilty, with McLeod additionally charged with a separate count related to involvement in the sexual assault.
Supporters of E.M. chant 'We believe you,' while counter-protesters from the #HimToo movement dispute the allegations and call for caution about false accusations.
The trial highlights ongoing tensions over consent and accountability in sexual assault cases and may influence public conversations about masculinity and justice.

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