The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial involving five former players continues as Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham presents her closing arguments. The defendants, who all plead not guilty, allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct in a hotel in 2018. Cunningham challenges claims made by the defense that the complainant E.M. instigated the acts. Alongside this, the civil case previously filed by E.M. was settled quickly, which raises questions about the motives surrounding the accusations. This trial is notably impactful, given its high-profile nature and connection to high-performance sports.
Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham emphasized in her closing arguments that the defense's claim that E.M. instigated the sexual acts is unfounded and deeply flawed.
Robert Talach, who represented E.M. in her civil lawsuit against Hockey Canada, noted the rapid settlement of the case before the accused had knowledge of the proceedings.
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