The title of the article could be: “Canadian Junior Hockey Players Face Legal Challenge Over Sexual Assault Claims”

The staff at The Canadian Press reported on November 25, 2024, that five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team are set to appear in a London, Ontario court next week. The players, Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton, are facing sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident in June 2018.

The allegations were brought forward earlier this year. Additionally, McLeod has been charged with another count of sexual assault for his alleged role in the incident. The legal teams representing the players have conveyed that their clients will vigorously refute the allegations and are expected to enter a plea of not guilty.

The court has set a date for a jury trial to commence on April 22 of the following year. The legal proceedings in the lead-up to the trial have been sealed under a publication ban to ensure the accused receive a fair trial.

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