The trial involving five former Hockey Canada world junior players, accused of sexual assault, has shifted to a judge-only format after the jury was discharged unexpectedly last week by Justice Maria Carroccia. The proceedings continue to explore testimony from Tyler Steenbergen, a former teammate, notably concerning a group chat among players discussing the incident and highlighting the theme of consent. Each of the accused, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod, has entered a plea of not guilty, with the case containing graphic details that could affect viewers.
The Crown and defence teams agreed to move ahead with a judge-only trial after Justice Maria Carroccia discharged the jury last week in an unexpected turn of events.
Steenbergen testified about a group chat formed by players after Hockey Canada opened an investigation, revealing concerns but a belief in consent being a theme discussed.
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