Jury Discharged in Sexual Assault Trial of 5 Former World Junior Hockey Players

Jury Discharged in Sexual Assault Trial of 5 Former World Junior Hockey Players

The five former world junior hockey players currently on trial in London, Ont., are, from left to right: Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Cal Foote, and Michael McLeod.
(Photo credit: Geoff Robbins / The Canadian Press)

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  • Justice Maria Carroccia has discharged the jury at the trial of five former Team Canada world junior players.
  • She provided her reasons for doing so to the court this morning. We’re now waiting to learn more about next steps.
  • The trial will now proceed before a judge alone, meaning determining the guilt or innocence of the accused men will be up to Carroccia.
  • We’re expecting to hear more testimony from a former teammate of the accused.
  • The accused — Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod — have all pleaded not guilty.
  • WARNING: Court proceedings include graphic details of alleged sexual assault and might affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone who’s been affected.

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