Five former players from the world junior hockey team are charged with sexually assaulting a woman known as E.M. The incident occurred in June 2018 during celebrations in London, Ontario. All involved players, including McLeod who faces an additional charge, have pleaded not guilty. The trial was marked by significant procedural issues, including a mistrial and the need for a new jury. Numerous arguments over evidentiary matters took place during the trial. Outside the court, protests supported both the complainant and the accused players, reflecting societal divisions on the case.
The trial, which began in Superior Court in early April and wrapped with closing arguments in mid-June, was roiled by procedural drama. A mistrial was declared within the first week, and a new jury had to be selected after a defence lawyer and a juror had a brief interaction over the lunch hour.
There were numerous arguments and trials within the trial about evidence, witnesses testifying to not remembering certain things under questioning, a long and tense cross-examination of E.M.
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