US EditionAll Five Hockey Players Found Not Guilty in Canada Sexual Assault Case
LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 24 – Justice Maria Carroccia ruled the Crown failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in the 2018 case involving five former junior hockey players, citing unreliable evidence.
- On July 24, 2025, Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted five former players, finding the Crown did not prove its case in London, Ontario.
- During early hours of June 19, 2018, the players celebrated their world junior gold-medal victory in London, Ontario, amid allegations related to an incident at a hotel room.
- Spanning eight weeks, the trial reviewed evidence over several hours, prompting overflow rooms due to crowding.
- Family members visibly reacted with relief when Justice Carroccia read her decision, while the judge arranged a private juror entrance amid protester concerns.
- Sexual assault centres in Ontario reported spikes in calls during the trial, and Hockey Canada's CEO and board resigned after government hearings.
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Sims: Hockey Canada trial showed court is the ultimate reality check
Deep into Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia’s 91-page decision to acquit five 2018 Team Canada world junior hockey players of sexual assault were cautionary words from another judge that seemed largely to be forgotten over the past three years.
'Nothing more than the usual': Hockey Canada verdict echoes cases in Sault Ste. Marie
Wednesday’s verdict in a London, Ont., courtroom, which found five former Canadian world junior players not guilty in a 2018 sexual assault case, marked the end of a high-profile trial that reignited national conversations — including in Sault Ste. Marie — about sexual violence and accountability in hockey.
Junior hockey players’ trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts
TORONTO - The acquittal of five former junior hockey players after a tumultuous and high-profile sexual assault trial is sparking a renewed conversation about how young people are being educated about sex and masculinity.
Hockey Canada trial shows courts ill-equipped for sex assault cases
A courtroom verdict does not reflect the full truth of what happened — it only reflects what can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. While the judge has rendered a decision, the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) continues to stand with the complainant E.M. and all survivors of sexual violence.
‘Absolutely gutting’: Complainant's supporters react to Hockey Canada sexual assault verdict | News Channel 3-12
By John Vennavally-Rao Click here for updates on this story LONDON, ONTARIO (CTV Network) — Moments after five of Hockey Canada’s former World Junior players were found not guilty of sexual assault, supporters of the complainant, known as E.M., said they weren’t surprised by the decision but were deeply disappointed. “I’m completely devastated. Devastated because I understand,” said Fabienne Haller, who held a sign reading ‘Thank you E.M. fo…
‘Absolutely gutting’: Complainant's supporters react to Hockey Canada sexual assault verdict
By John Vennavally-Rao Click here for updates on this story LONDON, ONTARIO (CTV Network) — Moments after five of Hockey Canada’s former World Junior players were found not guilty of sexual assault, supporters of the complainant, known as E.M., said they weren’t surprised by the decision but were deeply disappointed. “I’m completely devastated. Devastated because I understand,” said Fabienne Haller, who held a sign reading ‘Thank you E.M. fo…
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