Jury selection for the trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 has restarted following a judge's mistrial declaration. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, and Alex Formenton each face charges, with McLeod facing an additional count. The initial jury was dismissed, and a new jury pool of about 200 potential jurors is being selected. The complainant's identity is protected under a publication ban, which is typical in sexual assault cases, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the proceedings.
"At the end of this case, it will be your responsibility to consider the evidence and my instructions, and decide whether the accused are guilty or not guilty of the crimes of which they are charged."
"Each accused stood firmly with their defence team and said, 'not guilty,' when asked by the court for their pleas."
Collection
[
|
...
]