Jury discharged, judge alone will determine fate of 5 ex-world junior players in sexual assault trial

Headshots of five young men in suit jacket and ties.

The five former world junior hockey players on trial in London, Ont. From left to right: Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod, left to right. (Geoff Robbins/The Canadian Press)

Justice Maria Carroccia has discharged the jury at the trial of five former Team Canada world junior players.She provided her reasons for doing so to the court this morning. We're now waiting to learn more about next steps.The trial will now proceed before a judge alone, meaning determining the guilt or innocence of the accused men will be up to Carroccia.We’re now hearing more testimony from a former teammate of the players.The accused — Cal Foote, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod — have all pleaded not guilty.WARNING: Court proceedings include graphic details of alleged sexual assault and might affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone who's been affected.
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