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In a high-profile case stemming from allegations within Canada’s world junior hockey team, defence lawyers have begun their final submissions. The trial has been marked by contentious courtroom exchanges regarding the complainant’s narrative, fueling public debate over accountability and the handling of sexual assault claims in youth sports.

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