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CBC
13 hours ago
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- CBC
Carter Hart, 1st world junior player to testify at trial, says E.M. ‘willingly' took part in sex acts
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continued today in Ontario Superior Court in London. The Crown closed its case this morning. Carter Hart, one of the accused men, began testifying. Earlier, we learned Michael McLeod won't step into the witness box. Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Hart and McLeod 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.
CTV News
16 hours ago
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- CTV News
One of accused hockey players testifies at sexual assault trial
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 Crown lawyer Meaghan Cunningham told the court she would not be calling anymore witnesses and was formally closing the Crown's case in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in a London, Ont. courtroom. On Thursday, David Humphrey, representing Michael McLeod, said he would not be calling evidence, given McLeod's police statement in 2018 was already shown in court via video taken in 2018. Megan Savard, lawyer for Carter Hart, called on Hart to testify in the trial. Savard asked Hart about the complainant, known as E.M. 'Did you have sexual contact with her?' Savard asked. 'Yes,' he answered. 'Was it consensual?' Savard asked. 'Yes,' Hart answered. Hart testified he saw E.M. laying on a bedsheet on the floor masturbating and asking guys to have sex with her, in room 209 of the Delta Hotel in London, Ont. Savard asked Hart how he was feeling about what was going on in the room. 'Pretty excited,' he said. 'I'm 19 years old and there's a naked girl in the room doing these things willingly. I'd never seen something like this before.' Hart testified he was single at the time but 'did not want to have intercourse with her' and asked if she could give him oral sex. He said E.M. crawled towards him on her knees and gave him oral sex. The sexual encounter lasted 'about 30 to 60 seconds' because he 'couldn't get fully erect', he said. Hart testified that E.M. started to get 'annoyed' because no one was having sex with her. He said he remembers Alex Formenton going to the washroom with E.M. Court previously heard Formenton and E.M. had sexual intercourse in the washroom; the Crown alleges that was nonconsensual. Hart testified he was standing next to where Cal Foote did the splits that night. The sexual assault charge against Foote stems from the Crown's allegation he did the splits over E.M.'s face while she was laying on the ground, and his genitals grazed her face. Hart said Foote did not make physical contact with E.M. and he was fully clothed. E.M., alleges she was sexually assaulted in room 209 of the Delta Hotel in the early morning hours of June 19, 2018. 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
16 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
‘Nobody did anything wrong': Carter Hart pressed at sex assault trial on texts to ex-world junior teammates
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continues today in Ontario Superior Court in London. The Crown closed its case this morning. Carter Hart, one of the accused men, is in the witness box. Hart's lawyer, Megan Savard, has finished questioning him. David Humphrey, defence counsel for Michael McLeod, is now asking Hart questions. Earlier, we learned McLeod won't be testifying. Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Hart and McLeod 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.
CTV News
17 hours ago
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- CTV News
Crown wraps up its case in hockey players' sex assault trial
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 Crown lawyer Meaghan Cunningham told the court she would not be calling anymore witnesses and was formally closing the Crown's case in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in a London, Ont. courtroom. On Thursday, David Humphrey, representing Michael McLeod, said he would not be calling evidence, given McLeod's police statement in 2018 was already shown in court via video taken in 2018. Megan Savard, lawyer for Carter Hart, called on Hart to testify in the trial. Det. Steve Newton's interviews with Alex Formenton and Dillon Dube were played in court Wednesday, a day after court viewed his interview with 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. 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
17 hours ago
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- CBC
Carter Hart says he had 'consensual' sexual contact with E.M. as defence starts case at ex-world juniors trial
The Latest The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continues today in Ontario Superior Court in London. The Crown has closed its case. Carter Hart, one of the accused men, is in the witness box. Michael McLeod, another of the accused, will not testify. Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Hart and McLeod 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.
