'Public narrative was one-sided': Hockey Canada sex assault defence lawyers respond to verdict

Five former Canadian world junior hockey players, including Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Carter Hart, were found not guilty of sexual assault by Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia in a high-profile case stemming from a 2018 incident. The verdict, which highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s testimony, has sparked discussions about hockey culture and the implications of consent.

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