Emotional testimony rocks Hockey Canada trial
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 2:21 pm
During a high-stakes Hockey Canada trial, witness Brett Howden broke down on the stand, providing an unexpectedly heartfelt account of events involving accused Canadian junior players. His emotional outburst has cast a stark light on the pressures and realities within the hockey world.
A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears Thursday at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates.
WARNING: The following story contains graphic content and descriptions which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates as he faced questions…
A former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team briefly broke down in tears today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates as he faced questions over texts he sent a week after the encounter at the…
Brett Howden, a witness for the Crown, became emotional during questioning by a defence lawyer
Brett Howden, who is testifying as a witness, became emotional and said he was "scared" to talk to his family about the investigation.
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