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sports1 year ago

"Hockey Canada Scandal: NHL Players Charged in Sexual Assault Case"

Five members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team, including Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod, have been charged with sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident in June 2018. The case has garnered significant media attention and public outrage, leading to parliamentary hearings and the dismantling of Hockey Canada's management structure. The London Police Service has apologized for the delay in bringing charges and emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. The next court date is set for April 30, and the defense will have 12 weeks to review the evidence collected by the police.

sports1 year ago

"Charges Filed in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case: Police Apologize for Delay"

The London Police Service confirmed the names of the five hockey players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case, with New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod facing two charges and the others facing a single sexual assault charge. The police department's initial investigation closed in February 2019 without any charges but was reopened in July 2022. The first court hearing in the case was Monday, and the next hearing will be April 30. Both Hockey Canada and the NHL have launched independent investigations, with findings yet to be released. The accused players are on leave from their teams and are free agents at season's end, with the league commissioner expressing that he would be surprised if they're playing while the case is pending.