Advocates describe ‘heartbreaking’ verdict in Hockey Canada trial | Unpublished
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Author: Claire McFarlane
Publication Date: July 24, 2025 - 21:49

Advocates describe ‘heartbreaking’ verdict in Hockey Canada trial

July 24, 2025

Advocates for survivors of sexual violence warn that Thursday’s verdict in the Hockey Canada case could discourage victims from going to police.

Five former junior hockey players were acquitted of sexual assault after a trial that included seven days of gruelling cross-examination of the complainant by different defence lawyers. In delivering her ruling, the judge said the woman was not credible.



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