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CP NewsAlert: Court declares mistrial in hockey players’ sexual assault case

Apr 25, 2025 | 8:13 AM

LONDON — An Ontario judge has declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.

The ruling means a new trial will be held for Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote, who have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault.

More coming.

The Canadian Press

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