Judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case against five former world junior hockey players
- An Ontario judge declared a mistrial Friday for five former junior hockey players in a sexual assault trial in London.
- The trial began Wednesday, but legal arguments led the judge to dismiss the jury Friday for reasons under a publication ban.
- Charges relate to an alleged 2018 incident in London involving sexual contact without consent; the five accused deny guilt.
- Justice Maria Carroccia told jurors, "I'm sorry... I've declared a mistrial," discharging the 14-member jury.
- A new trial is expected for the five players, though a date for the upcoming proceedings has not been released.
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