Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case
Published: 7/25/2025

Five Canadian ice hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges in closely watched case. Ontario judge found the former world junior team players not guilty in a hotel room incident. The players, including NHL members, were accused of assaulting a woman in 2018, but the judge deemed the woman's testimony lacking credibility, leading to their acquittal. The trial highlighted the issue of consent, with the judge citing inconsistencies in the woman's statements and videos showing her seemingly consenting to activities.