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Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Retired detective set to continue testifying at hockey players' sex assault trial
A retired detective is expected to continue testifying today at the sex assault trial of five former world junior hockey players in London, Ont. A video of Det. Steve Newton's November 2018 interview with Michael McLeod was played in court on Tuesday. McLeod spoke with Newton, the lead investigator in the case at the time, just a few months after the encounter with the complainant. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube 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.
National Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
Cop who opted not to charge players testifies at Hockey Canada trial
Article content Steve Newton is a retired London police detective who decided against charging members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team in connection with an alleged incident in a downtown hotel with a woman. Five players were later charged with sexual assault and on Tuesday Newton began his testimony at their trial. Follow below for live updates from the London courthouse Article content
CBC
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Defence grills NHLer, appears to target his credibility at sex assault trial of ex-world junior teammates
The sexual assault trial of five former Hockey Canada world junior players continues in Ontario Superior Court in London today. We're about to hear from retired London Police Service sergeant Steve Newton, who closed the initial police investigation into the alleged assaults. Brett Howden, an ex-teammate and now a centre for the Vegas Golden Knights, finished testifying this morning. His cross-examination by defence lawyer Julianna Greenspan was testy at times. Greenspan appeared to target Howden's credibility as a witness by contrasting video from Jack's bar on the night of the alleged assaults with statements Howden later gave to investigators. The accused — Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael 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.
