The trial for five former world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault in 2018 is underway in Ontario Superior Court. The defense teams, including prominent figure David Humphrey, focus on disputing the complainant E.M.'s reliability, arguing her lack of personal responsibility for the incident. The accused players, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, and Cal Foote, opted not to testify, while Carter Hart did take the stand. All maintain their innocence amid ongoing public demonstrations outside the courthouse, reflecting the trial's high-profile nature and the sensitive topic of sexual violence.
The trial involves five former world junior hockey players facing allegations of sexual assault dating back to 2018, with prominent defense strategies questioning witness reliability.
Each of the five men, having pleaded not guilty, has faced significant scrutiny, with their defense teams focusing on the complainant's credibility and personal responsibility on the night of the incident.
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