Defence Intensifies in High-Profile World Junior Hockey Assault Trial

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:21 am

In a riveting court proceeding involving former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team, defence lawyers persist with intense cross-examination of the complainant. The trial, marked by contentious legal maneuvers and public scrutiny, continues to unfold amid deep-seated debates over team conduct and accountability.

theglobeandmail.com / Defence lawyer in Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial presses complainant on inconsistencies in her statements to investigators

Lawyer challenges complainant about her involvement in drafting statement provided to Hockey Canada

thestar.com / Defence in hockey players' sex assault trial continues cross-examining complainant

Defence lawyers are continuing to cross-examine the complainant today at the trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

globalnews.ca / Defence continues questioning female complainant in world junior sex assault trial

The female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team continues to be under intense cross-examination.

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