Assault

Former Police Officer’s Bond Request Denied Amid Serious Charges of Sexual Assault on Minor

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MOBILE, Ala. — A judge has denied a motion to restore bond for a former police officer from Bayou La Batre who is facing serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. William “B.J.” Squires, previously released on bond, now remains in custody following a recent court hearing. Last month, the court revoked Squires’ bond after learning that he attended a baseball game in Biloxi, Mississippi, which violated the terms of his release that mandated he stay within Alabama’s borders. Squires is accused of raping and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, and the case has … Read more

Acquitted: Five Ex-Hockey Players Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges in Canada Trial

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LONDON, Ontario — A court has acquitted five former players in a high-profile case linked to allegations of sexual assault involving Hockey Canada. After a trial that captivated the nation, the jury delivered its verdict following deliberations about the events of June 2018, when allegations surfaced regarding an incident involving a young woman and several players from a prominent junior hockey team. The five players stood accused of participating in a group sexual assault, which drew intense media scrutiny and public outrage. The case became a focal point for discussions around sexual misconduct in sports, … Read more

Ontario Judge Questions Credibility of Complainant in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Involving Five Former Junior Hockey Stars

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LONDON, Ontario — A judge has ruled in the high-profile sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team, stating that she found the complainant’s testimony lacking in credibility. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia announced her decision, although she has yet to finalize the charges against each of the accused players. The accused — Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote — have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in a hotel room on June 19, 2018. McLeod faces … Read more

Former Junior Hockey Stars Face Legal Turmoil: All Five Alleged in Assault Case Take Leaves from NHL Teams

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Ottawa, Canada — Five members of the 2018 national junior hockey team, who each went on to play in the NHL, have come under scrutiny following allegations of an assault that took place during their junior careers. Since the incident, the players have had varied trajectories in their professional lives but recently found themselves taking leaves of absence from their teams after being instructed to cooperate with a police investigation that began in January 2024. Alex Formenton, 25, a notable forward who previously shined with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, was drafted by the … Read more