A mistrial was declared by Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia in the sexual assault case against five former players of Canada's world junior hockey team. The case involves allegations stemming from a June 2018 hotel incident, during a Hockey Canada gala. The players, who pleaded not guilty, will face a new trial, as jury selection began following the mistrial. The reasons for the ruling remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions on reporting, and no players are currently on NHL rosters.
A judge declared a mistrial in the case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, meaning a new trial will be held.
The prosecution's first witness had briefly testified before legal arguments halted proceedings, leading to the jury's discharge.
Collection
[
|
...
]