Cross-examination heats up in hockey assault trial

Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:21 am

Defence teams continue a vigorous cross-examination of the complainant in a high-profile sexual assault trial involving former Canada junior hockey players. The legal showdown—replete with courtroom theatrics that make one wonder if the players missed their calling in drama—has captured widespread attention amid calls for accountability in hockey culture.

ledevoir.com / Procès des cinq hockeyeurs: la défense suggère que la plaignante aurait elle-même guidé les relations

L’avocat d’Alex Formenton a indiqué qu’elle avait conduit son client aux toilettes pour avoir des relations sexuelles.

theglobeandmail.com / Defence lawyers in Hockey Canada trial assert complainant, not players, initiated sexual activity

Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé and Cal Foote are each accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night of drinking and dancing at a London, Ont., bar. Each has pleaded not guilty

globalnews.ca / Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players’ sex assault trial

The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, first took the stand on May 2 and spent most of last week facing questions from the defence.

citynews.ca / Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players’ sex assault trial

Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, first took the stand on May 2 and spent most of last week facing…

thestar.com / Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial

Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today.

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