Hockey players’ sexual assault trial intensifies with fierce cross‐examination

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:20 am

In a courtroom drama rivaling an overtime thriller, defence lawyers relentlessly questioned the complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial involving hockey players. The intense cross-examination, combined with the complainant’s unexpected coping narrative, has fueled courtroom tension and set the stage for a trial that could redefine accountability in sports conduct.

globalnews.ca / Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players’ sex assault trial

Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players.

citynews.ca / Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players’ sex assault trial

Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, agreed under cross-examination Wednesday that she took on a “porn star persona” as a coping mechanism while…

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

Defence lawyers are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today in the sexual assault trial of five hockey players.

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