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The judge-alone sexual assault trial of five former Canadian world juniors hockey players ended today in London, Ont. Justice Maria Carroccia is set to deliver her decisions on July 24. CBC | Sports News
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E.M. ‘did not choose’ to consent to sex acts with ex-Hockey Canada players, Crown argues at trial
Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham began her closing submissions Wednesday. She took aim at evidence submitted by the defence teams, saying it relied on “myths and stereotypes” about consent. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada wins inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament despite penalty shootout loss to Ivory Coast
Canada won the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament on Tuesday night despite losing to African champion Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout. The 30th-ranked Canadian men finished with four points, one ahead of No. 86 New Zealand and No. 25 Ukraine and two ahead of No. 41 Ivory Coast. CBC | Sports News
Read More »For some, it’s #MeToo vs. #HimToo at the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
Outside the London, Ont., courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial on sexual assault charges, supporters of the complainant — carrying signs like “I believe you E.M.” — have been confronted by #HimToo backers with signs of their own: “5 careers ruined” and “E.M. cheated.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David lead the way as Canada downs Ukraine 4-2
Tajon Buchanan scored a goal and set up two more by Jonathan David as Canada defeated Ukraine 4-2 on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament in Toronto. CBC | Sports News
Read More »A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and memorable moments
The sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players stretched across three months in London, Ont., before finally coming to a close earlier this month with the last witness. A lot has happened over the last several weeks, so as lawyers begin their closing submissions Monday, here’s a week-by-week rundown of key moments and testimony. CBC | Sports ...
Read More »Some rape crisis centres report spike in calls since start of Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
Some rape crisis centres report they’ve been receiving many more calls since the start of the trial for five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018. CBC | Sports News
Read More »German, Norwegian officials urge Canada to join ‘familiar family’ in buying new submarines
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Read More »Detective, last witness at Hockey Canada sex assault trial, says not adding to E.M.’s trauma was top of mind
The detective who headed the second police investigation that led to sexual assault charges against five ex-Canadian world junior hockey players testified Monday about how she told E.M., the complainant, about reopening the case. The officer was the last to testify at the trial that began in late April. Lawyers will begin closing arguments before the judge on June 9 ...
Read More »U.S. claims Para World Hockey gold medal with 6-1 win over Canada
Jack Wallace had three goals and an assist, and Brody Roybal chipped in with five assists as the United States claimed gold with a 6-1 win over Canada in the Para World Hockey championship game on Saturday at LECOM Harborcentre in Buffalo. CBC | Sports News
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