Hockey Canada complainant’s ‘truth’ was a rehearsed ‘list of talking points,’ defence says as verdict is set for July 24

Hockey Canada trial verdict date set as defence questions woman's credibility

The defence said digging through the testimony of the woman was “an exercise in fact-finding frustration."

RECAP | Defence attacks E.M.'s reliability as judge sets July 24 for rulings on ex-Hockey Canada players' fate

The defence teams for five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault continued making their closing arguments Tuesday. Meanwhile, Justice Maria Carroccia said she’ll deliver her decisions in late July.

Hockey Canada complainant’s ‘truth’ was a rehearsed ‘list of talking points,’ defence says as verdict is set for July 24

“She came across less as a witness and more like a PR professional,” a defence lawyer said.