Hockey

Ontario Court Declares Mistrial in High-Profile Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case

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LONDON, Ontario — A judge has declared a mistrial in a high-profile sexual assault case involving former National Hockey League players, disrupting proceedings that had just begun this week at the Ontario Superior Court. The announcement came just two days after the prosecution opened its case against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote, who are all accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in 2018. The decision to halt the trial was made by Justice Maria Carroccia after an unspecified issue arose Wednesday. The jury, comprising 11 women and three … Read more

Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges NCAA’s Ban on CHL Hockey Players, Alleging Antitrust Violations

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A legal battle is brewing as the NCAA faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over its policy that blocks hockey players who have competed in the Canadian Hockey League from joining NCAA teams. The lawsuit, filed August 12 in the U.S. District Court of Western New York, accuses the NCAA of violating antitrust laws, proposing it unfairly suppresses player compensation and limits league competition. The lead plaintiff, Rylan Masterson, claims his brief participation in two games with the Windsor Spitfires of the CHL at age 16 has nullified his opportunities to compete in … Read more

Jury Trial for 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey Team Sexual Assault Case Likely Delayed until 2025, Experts Say

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London, Ontario – The potential start date for a jury trial involving five members of Team Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault may be pushed back to 2025. In a recent virtual session overseen by Justice Alissa Mitchell, Crown and defense attorneys agreed to hold three weeks of pre-trial motions starting on November 25. If these hearings take the full allotted time, they will conclude on December 13. However, legal experts argue that this timeline suggests the actual trial is unlikely to begin until the following year. Nicolas … Read more

San Jose Jr. Sharks Hockey Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse: Cerri Boskovich & Allard Takes Legal Action

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San Jose, California – The law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard has recently filed a lawsuit over the alleged sexual abuse of a San Jose Jr. Sharks hockey player. This lawsuit addresses the deeply concerning issue of misconduct within youth sports organizations. It highlights the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of young athletes. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, alleges that the abuse took place over a period of several years. The victim was a minor at the time. The accused, whose identity has not been disclosed, was affiliated … Read more