An Ontario judge ruled that the testimony of the complainant in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team was not credible. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia determined that the Crown could not meet its burden of proof regarding the charges. The players, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote, all pleaded not guilty. Protests occurred outside the courthouse, with demonstrators supporting the complainant.
An Ontario judge ruled that the complainant's testimony in the sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players was not credible, leading to a lack of proof for charges.
Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia stated that the Crown cannot meet its onus of proof for the sexual assault charges against the players in question.
The accused players — Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote — have all pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from a 2018 hotel room incident.
A gathering of protesters outside the courthouse displayed support for the complainant amid the proceedings of the high-profile trial involving former hockey players.
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