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CBC
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Ex-teammate's testimony, police interviews mark consequential week at Hockey Canada sex assault trial
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continued today in Ontario Superior Court in London. Carter Hart was cross-examined by the Crown. He began his testimony yesterday, as a defence witness. Assistant Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham drilled down into Hart's specific memories of what happened in the hotel room on the night of the alleged assaults. Hart's defence team rested its case. Earlier this week, a retired detective who interviewed some of the players testified as videos were shown in court. Alex Formenton's defence counsel are taking the weekend to decide whether they will call evidence. All five men on trial — Hart, Formenton, Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé and Michael McLeod — have pleaded not guilty.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Hockey players' sex assault trial continues after court hears police interviews
A composite image of five photographs show former members of Canada's 2018 World Juniors hockey team, left to right, Alex Formenton, Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube and Carter Hart as they individually arrived to court in London, Ont., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne Warning: This story contains graphic details and allegations of sexual assault The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to continue today after court heard interviews some of the accused gave to police months after the encounter with the complainant. Det. Steve Newton's interviews with Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube were played in court Wednesday, a day after court viewed his interview with Michael McLeod. The retired detective who led the initial investigation into the allegations also testified Wednesday that he had formed a general assessment of the case before speaking to any of the players and told some of their lawyers he did not believe he had grounds to lay charges. McLeod, Formenton, Dube, Carter Hart and Callan Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault, and McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault. The charges stem from an encounter that took place in a London, Ont., hotel room in the early hours of June 19, 2018. At the time, many members of the 2018 national world junior team were in town for a series of events celebrating their championship win. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025. If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis: If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, you should call 911. A full list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling can be found on the website for the Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres. Helplines, legal services and locations that offer sexual assault kits in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia can be found here. National Residential School Crisis Line: +1 866 925 4419 24-hour crisis line: 416 597 8808 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366 Sexual misconduct support for current or former members of the Armed Forces: +1 844 750 1648 Read about your rights as a victim here.
CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
Police interviews, possible mystery witness punctuate dramatic day at world juniors sex assault trial
Court ended with a terse exchange between lawyers over the Crown's suggestion it could call an additional witness tomorrow. Justice Maria Carroccia had to step in to put an end to the back-and-forth. Meanwhile, Stephen Newton, a now-retired London Police Service officer, wrapped his testimony. Newton faced tough questions from both the Crown and defence teams about his 2018 investigation into the alleged assaults, which ended without any charges. Court was also shown a video recording of Newton's November 2018 interview with Alex Formenton and heard an audio recording of his interview with Dillon Dubé. The accused — Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dubé and Formenton — have all pleaded not guilty to the alleged sexual assaults involving the complainant, E.M., at a hotel in June 2018. 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.
CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
In 2018 police interviews played at sex assault trial, ex-players get graphic about night at London hotel
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continues today in Ontario Superior Court in London. Stephen Newton, a now-retired London Police Service officer, is back testifying. The Crown and defence teams will each have a chance to question him. Court was shown a video recording of Newton's November 2018 interview with Alex Formenton and heard an audio recording of his interview with Dillon Dubé. The accused — Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dubé and Formenton — have all pleaded not guilty to the alleged sexual assaults involving the complainant, E.M., at a hotel in June 2018. 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.
CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
Court watches police interview with a 2nd accused player speaking on what led up to alleged sex assaults
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continues today in Ontario Superior Court in London. Stephen Newton, a now-retired London Police Service officer, is back testifying. The Crown and defence teams will each have a chance to question him. Court was shown a video recording of Newton's November 2018 interview with Alex Formenton, one of the accused men. The accused — Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod and Formenton — have all pleaded not guilty to the alleged sexual assaults involving the complainant, E.M., at a hotel in June 2018. 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.
