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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Canadian hockey sex assault trial judge says 'Crown cannot meet its onus of proof for the charges'

An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling Thursday in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team, saying she did not find the complainant’s testimony to be credible.

Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said the Crown cannot meet its onus of proof for the charges in the case. She is still reading the reasons for her decision and hasn’t officially ruled on the charges against each player.

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