Sexual abuse
The defence in the trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault has taken aim at the credibility of the complainant, E.M., suggesting that she changed her story in an attempt to mask her regret over a night of partying and sex. Defence lawyer David
Sexual abuse
The Hockey Canada trial has once again highlighted the inadequacies of the criminal system in addressing sexual violence, with survivors often being retraumatized by the formalized investigation and prosecution process. This has sparked calls for alternative approaches, with restorative justice emerging as a viable option. As advocates for survivors, we
Sexual abuse
A gruesome incident unfolded in a London, Ont., hotel room on June 19, 2018, involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior championship team. Five players, including Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, and Carter Hart, have pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault. The trial
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Michael McLeod's videotaped statement reveals a complex and uncomfortable situation involving a woman who demanded sex from his teammates in their hotel room. McLeod checked in with her throughout the night, recording her consent, but then multiple men entered the room, causing her to become upset and disoriented.
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An Ontario judge has ruled against prosecutors' attempt to admit a text message sent by a former world junior hockey player as evidence in the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. The text message, sent by Brett Howden, described seeing one of the accused, Dillon Dubé, slap
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A critical piece of evidence in the ongoing trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team has been deemed inadmissible. The text message, sent by former junior player Brett Howden, described one of the accused players hitting the complainant hard on the buttocks. However,
Sexual abuse
Brett Howden, a former member of the 2018 Canadian world junior championship team, took the stand as a witness in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial. He testified that he remembers little about the events in the hotel room where the alleged assault took place, but what he does recall
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Budding hockey players in Nagpur are taking advantage of a summer hockey camp organized by the Nagpur District Unified Hockey Association (NDUHA) in association with Anjani Hockey Club. The camp, which is being held at the Vidarbha Women's Hockey Association's Tiger Gap ground in Sadar, aims
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Marie-Philip Poulin, Renata Fast, and Hilary Knight have been named finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's (PWHL) Billie Jean King MVP award. As the PWHL's inaugural 2024 season comes to a close, Poulin, a 34-year-old from Beauceville, Quebec, has led the league with
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Easton Cowan, the 20-year-old London Knights winger, has been on a roll in the OHL postseason, scoring 39 points in just 17 games. His impressive play has caught the attention of scouts and fans alike, drawing comparisons to Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, and Eric Lindros. Cowan's ability to
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A dramatic turn in the sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team has sparked controversy. Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham accused NHL player Brett Howden of intentionally omitting details to protect his friends and teammates. The Crown has identified 18 inconsistencies between
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The Nagpur District Unified Hockey Association (NDUHA) is embroiled in a controversy with its own members, who are registered trustees, claiming that the current 'ruling body' is illegal. The dispute dates back to 2022 when the association decided to 'hand over' the reins to the younger
