Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial Intensifies Amid New Evidence
Monday, June 2, 2025, 5:20 am
A high-profile trial involving former national junior hockey team members continues as fresh evidence—texts, videos, and testimonies—adds fuel to the controversy over alleged sexual assault. The proceedings expose unsettling layers within the sport, proving that not even hockey’s reputation is immune to scandal.
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The Crown and defence have completed their evidence at the Hockey Canada sex assault trial. Here’s what you need to know to catch up, starting with the basics.
Aucune autre preuve ne sera présentée au procès.
Det. Lyndsey Ryan was the last witness at the trial, with closing arguments expected to begin next Monday. Of the five former members of the 2018 Canadian world junior championship team on trial, only Carter Hart ended up testifying.
High-profile trial of five former world junior hockey players on trial for sexual assault will move to closing arguments
LONDON - Defence lawyers representing five hockey players accused of sexual assault have closed their case, and no more evidence will be called at the trial.
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to hear Monday whether another one of the players will take the stand.
LONDON — The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is expected to hear today whether another one of the players will take the stand. Alex Formenton’s legal team is expected to tell the court whether they will call any witnesses, including their client.…
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to hear today whether another one of the players will take the stand.
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