The ongoing sexual assault trial involving five former Hockey Canada players continues in Ontario, with witness Brett Howden testifying remotely. Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham is challenging the credibility of Howden's statements regarding interactions with the alleged victim and one of the defendants, Alex Formenton. She noted discrepancies between Howden's trial testimony and earlier statements he made to investigators, which raises concerns about reliability. The accused players, all maintaining their innocence, face serious allegations, and the trial includes distressing details related to the incident.
Cunningham pointed out inconsistencies in Howden's testimony, emphasizing the significant difference between Formenton asking ‘Should I do this?’ and the original ‘Will I get in trouble for this?’ statement.
Cunningham highlighted that Howden recalled specific interactions but couldn't remember critical details like E.M.'s emotional state, prompting questions about his reliability as a witness.
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