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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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Court declares mistrial in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

A new jury is set to be selected today in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team after an Ontario judge declared a mistrial days into the proceedings.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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