In a high-profile sexual assault case against five Canadian hockey players, Justice Maria Carroccia dismissed the jury after jurors complained of lawyers laughing at them, potentially influencing their impartiality. The case involves allegations that the players assaulted a then-20-year-old woman during a gala in London, Ontario. The woman testified about her fearful state during the incident, while the defense argued that she had willingly participated in the events. Without a jury, the judge will now manage the trial's proceedings herself.
The jury was dismissed after complaints that defense lawyers laughed at jurors, raising concerns over their impartiality. Justice Carroccia will now preside over the trial alone.
Testimony revealed the woman was drunk and scared during the incident. Prosecutors argue the players acted without ensuring her consent, while defense suggests she was an active participant.
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