Judge alone will decide fate of ex-world junior players in sex assault trial after jury discharged

CBC

16-05-2025

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Justice Maria Carroccia for a second time discharged the jury at the trial of five former Team Canada world junior players.
The trial will proceed before a judge alone, meaning determining the guilt or innocence of the accused men will be up to Carroccia.
We heard more testimony from a former teammate of the accused.
Tyler Steenbergen testified E.M., the complainant, was asking players to have sex with her on the night of the alleged assaults.
The accused — Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod — have all pleaded not guilty.
WARNING: Court proceedings include graphic details of alleged sexual assault and might affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone who's been affected.