Appeal procedures have commenced
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Five ex-Canadian junior hockey players are set to stand trial in London, Ontario this week for sexual assault charges. The players, including Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote, have all pleaded not guilty. McLeod also denies an additional charge of participating in the sexual assault infraction.
The accusations stem from an alleged incident in a hotel room back in June 2018.
The trial kicked off on Wednesday, but jurors were sent packing after the judge felt the need to discuss some matter with lawyers in private. Courtroom chatter is strictly off-limits until the jurors dive into their deliberations.
This trial is expected to run for about eight weeks.
fun fact: This incident reportedly occurred while the team was in London for a Hockey Canada gala, celebrating their gold medal win at the world junior tournament in 2018.
It's worth mentioning that these players are currently without NHL contracts.
The trial resumed on Thursday to hear arguments, as a new jury was sworn in, following the initial trial's sudden end due to unspecified reasons. One can only wonder what went down behind closed doors!
- The General Newssection and Crime-and-Justice category are buzzing with the ongoing trial of five ex-Canadian junior hockey players, including Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote, charged with sexual assault.
- After pleading not guilty and denying further charges, McLeod now faces a trial that began on Wednesday but was adjourned due to a private discussion between the judge and lawyers.
- The incident leading to these charges allegedly occurred in a hotel room in June 2018, during a Hockey Canada gala celebrating their world junior tournament win.
- The proceedings resumed on Thursday with a new jury, as the initial trial unexpectedly ended due to unspecified reasons.
- As the trial progresses, the Sports world is watching closely, with the players currently without NHL contracts.
- In a strange twist, the fate of these athletes will not only impact the sports world, particularly football (American football and NCAA football), but also the broader Crime-and-Justice realm.
