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N.S. RCMP will not charge two of four arrested in alleged hockey hazing sex assault
Two youths released on conditions as RCMP continue investigation into multiple sexual assault allegations involving a Truro-area under-15 boys hockey team.
- The Nova Scotia RCMP said it will not charge two youths released in the Truro area hazing probe, while two charged youths face sexual-assault and weapons-related offences.
- After a player reported the October incident, Hockey Nova Scotia referred the maltreatment allegation to police on Jan. 30, prompting an investigation.
- Investigators collected multiple witness statements, which revealed additional alleged incidents at other locations and identified three victims involving a miniature hockey stick and urine as alleged weapons.
- Authorities asked anyone with information to call Colchester RCMP at 902-893-6820, as two charged youths are scheduled for Truro youth court on April 14.
- With publication bans in place, officials noted `we want potential victims to understand that there's no statute of limitations on this, there's no time limit for reporting, so they can come forward when they feel they're ready to come forward`, and identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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Battlefords NOWN.S. RCMP will not charge two of four arrested in alleged hockey hazing sex assault
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police
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