April 23, 2025, 5:21 am
Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team now stand accused in a high-profile sexual assault trial in London, Ontario. As the courtroom drama unfolds, observers note with wry disbelief that these celebrated athletes must now contend with serious allegations overshadowing their storied past in Canada’s hockey legacy.
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Les procureurs ont commencé à dévoiler les preuves qu’ils comptent présenter.
We're in London, Ont., this morning to bring you live updates from the Ontario Court of Justice.
The five accused men pleaded not guilty in a London courtroom Tuesday
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is expected to begin today in London, Ont.
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is expected to begin today in London, Ont.
LONDON — The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is expected to begin today in London, Ont. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an...
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