WARNING: This article contains graphic details, references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it.
The sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players stretched across three months in London, Ont., before finally coming to a close June 2 with the last witness.
Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Alex Formenton, Cal Foote and Carter Hart have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges stemming from their time at a hotel in London, where they attended a Hockey Canada gala in June 2018 to celebrate their team’s world championship.
E.M., the complainant whose identity is protected under a standard publication ban, was 20 years old at the time.
A lot has happened over the last six weeks, so as lawyers on both sides begin their closing submissions Monday, here’s a week-by-week rundown of key moments and testimony.
Week of April 22: The mistrial
The long-awaited trial began with a …