Another jury dismissed in latest twist at Hockey Canada sexual assault trial

A second jury has been dismissed in the sexual assault trial of five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, proceeding instead with a judge alone due to juror complaints about the conduct of two defense lawyers. The Ontario Superior Court judge, Maria Carroccia, stated that the jurors felt “judged” and “made fun of” by the lawyers, which compromised the trial’s fairness. The accused players, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from incidents at a hotel in June 2018, and the Crown’s case involves allegations regarding the woman’s consent and behavior.

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