Ontario Judge to Rule on Hockey Team Text Evidence

Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am

An Ontario judge is set to decide whether text messages from a former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team can be admitted in a sexual assault trial involving five ex-teammates. This pivotal ruling could redefine evidentiary standards and add a dramatic twist to an already heated sports case.

thestar.com / NHLer’s text message can’t be admitted as evidence at Hockey Canada trial: Judge

The testimony of Vegas Golden Knight centre Brett Howden — a prosecution witness — has not proceeded "as anticipated," the Crown acknowledged Friday.

cbc.ca / NHLer Brett Howden's text message can't be used as evidence at trial of ex-world junior players, judge rules

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to cover the latest developments from the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players.

globalnews.ca / Judge in hockey players’ trial to rule on admissibility of ex-teammate’s texts

An Ontario judge is expected to rule on whether texts sent by a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team can be admitted as evidence.

citynews.ca / Judge in hockey players’ trial to rule on admissibility of ex-teammate’s texts

An Ontario judge is expected to rule today on whether texts sent by a former member of Canada’s world junior hockey team can be admitted as evidence at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Brett Howden faced questions Thursday in a voir-dire — essentially a trial within a trial —…

thestar.com / Judge in hockey players' trial to rule on admissibility of ex-teammate's texts

An Ontario judge is expected to rule today on whether texts sent by a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team can be admitted as evidence at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates.

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