Ex-Hockey Canada Players Found Not Guilty in Sexual Assault Trial

Not Guilty Verdict in Sexual Assault Trial

• 🎯 Five members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Team were found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman.
• 🗓️ The charges stemmed from an encounter in a hotel room in London, Canada, following a Hockey Canada event.
• 🏒 All five former players, including Michael Mloud, Alex Foreman, Dylan Dubet, Carter Hart, and Cal Foot, faced charges, with Mloud also facing an additional count.

Judge's Reasoning and Complainant's Reaction

• ⚖️ The judge stated that the complainant's evidence was not found to be credible or reliable.
• 🗣️ It was also stated that the crown failed to prove the complainant did not consent to the sexual activity.
• 😔 The complainant, identified as EM due to a publication ban, expressed disappointment with the verdict and the assessment of her honesty.

Defense and Prosecution Response

• ✅ A lawyer for one of the defendants praised the verdict as a resounding vindication.
• 🧐 The crown attorney indicated they would carefully review the decision but offered no further immediate comment.