A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and key moments [Video]

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.

• See all of CBC’s coverage of the trial.

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