Justice Maria Carroccia declared a mistrial in the case involving five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault in a London, Ontario hotel in 2018. The mistrial was declared after only three days of proceedings, with the reasons being protected by a publication ban. Following this, a new jury has been selected and the trial is set to resume shortly. The court is scheduled for a half-day session due to a federal election, and media coverage is ongoing as the trial unfolds amidst the backdrop of local wildlife at the courthouse.
A Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia declared a mistrial in the case against five ex-world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault. The specific reason is protected.
The new trial will feature a fresh jury as the original proceedings faced disruption, leading to a publication ban regarding the details that necessitated the mistrial.
The trial resumes at 10 a.m. ET for only half a day due to the federal election, emphasizing the scheduling conflicts affecting court cases.
Reporters are on-site providing live updates while also observing the local wildlife, including a nesting duck near the courthouse, highlighting the contrasts of serious legal proceedings and the natural environment.
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