US EditionNo criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was cut by opponent's skate
- British prosecutors announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the man arrested in connection with Adam Johnson's death, describing the incident as 'shocking and deeply upsetting.'
- Adam Johnson died from a neck injury during a game on October 28, 2023, when he was struck by a skate while playing for Nottingham Panthers.
- The Crown Prosecution Service concluded there was not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense related to Johnson's death.
- Following this incident, the English Ice Hockey Association mandated that all players wear neck guards starting in 2024, addressing safety concerns in the sport.
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No charges to be laid over ice hockey star's death from skate injury
British prosecutors will not pursue charges against a man arrested over the death of former National Hockey League player Adam Johnson, who died shortly after his neck was slashed by a skate blade during a game in 2023.
No criminal charges in death of hockey player Adam Johnson
The shocking death of hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was inadvertently slashed by another player’s skate blade, will not lead to criminal charges, authorities announced Tuesday. Matt Petgrave, 33, had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter shortly after Johnson’s death on Oct. 28, 2023. The two men were competing in Britain’s top league when Petgrave collided with another player, sending his skate into the air and slicing Johnson’s n…
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kvi.comNo charges for hockey player who killed opponent with skate blade in gruesome 2023 on-ice incident
Johnson, 29, played for the Nottingham Panthers and was killed after a collision during a game against the Sheffield Steelers in late 2023.
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