US EditionNo criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was cut by opponent's skate
- British prosecutors will not charge Matt Petgrave following the death of hockey player Adam Johnson, as confirmed by the Crown Prosecution Service .
- The CPS concluded there was not a realistic prospect of conviction after a thorough investigation into the incident during a hockey game on October 28, 2023.
- The English Ice Hockey Association mandated neck protection for all players after Johnson's tragic accident on October 28, 2023.
- Teammates of Johnson expressed that the collision was not intentional, supporting Petgrave in the aftermath.
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No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player during game – what this means for sport and the law
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that no criminal charges will be brought against Canadian ice hockey player Matt Petgrave in relation to the death of American player Adam Johnson during a British Elite League match in October 2023. Petgrave had been arrested in November 2023 on suspicion of manslaughter after his skate blade struck Johnson’s neck during open play in a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers. Joh…
Canadian Hockey Player, Matt Petgrave With Face No Charges After Slashing Adam Johnson's Throat With His Skate, Killing Him On The Ice
Canadian hockey player Matt Petgrave will face no criminal charges in the slashing death of Adam Johnson. Johnson sadly passed after getting his neck sliced open in 2023. Petgrave was later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by South Yorkshire Police. "The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not bring criminal charges against a professional ice hockey player following the death of Adam Johnson during a match between The Sheffield St…
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