Lawyers continue final pitches to judge in hockey players' sex assault trial / The Toronto Star

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 5:21 am permalink

In London, defense attorneys delivered their closing arguments in the sexual assault case involving former hockey players. The courtroom tension reflects a broader reckoning of accountability beyond the rink, as detailed debates on consent and misconduct have gripped the public, underscoring the seriousness of these allegations.

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