World Junior Hockey Sexual Assault Trial Update
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:20 am
The trial involving former World Junior hockey team members, accused of sexual assault, advances as court hears police interviews. The proceeding continues to attract public scrutiny as legal teams present evidence and challenge testimonies, intensifying debates on accountability in high-profile sports incidents.
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“It was just a weird thing,” the former goalie said. “There were other guys in the room looking and I do remember making eye contact with somebody.”
The Crown completed its evidence at the Hockey Canada sex assault trial on Thursday morning. Here’s what you need to know to catch up, starting with the basics.
Defence now to present its case in trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team who have pleaded not guilty
The high-profile world junior sexual assault trial is set to continue Thursday after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the alleged incident.
LONDON — The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is set to continue today after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the encounter with the complainant. Det. Steve Newton’s interviews with Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube…
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue today after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the encounter with the complainant.
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