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Here’s what the defense lawyers and the hockey world are saying about the ‘not guilty’ verdict of five former junior hockey players

By Kristylee Varley

Published: July 25, 2025 at 6:25AM EDT

Defendants in hockey sex assault trial not guilty

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Rod Stewart shares his thoughts on ’51st state’ threat with Toronto crowd

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Neighbours accuse Toronto builder of gaming system to uproot beloved tree for parking pad

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Vancouver senior seriously injured in hit-and-run speaks from hospital

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‘The nicest people’: Friends identify Maple Ridge, B.C., couple killed in apparent neighbour dispute

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Woman dies in rollover near Richmond

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‘Trashy Lady’ cleans up Montreal to support local animal shelter

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Montreal says it will fine church after ‘MAGA superstar’ concert goes ahead without permit

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B.C. hiker found safe in Banff

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‘People coming together’: Nova Multifest marks 8 years of continued growth

Manitobans react following acquittal of hockey players in sexual assault trial

Manitobans react following acquittal of hockey players in sexual assault trial

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Bystander saves child from drowning at Manitoba beach

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Suspect in dangerous person alert charged with attempted murder after officer shot

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Manslaughter charge laid following investigation into Regina homicide

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Ontario man worries his property has become rental scam bait

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Investigation underway into train derailment in Paris, Ont.

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Saskatoon twirling team travelling to Italy for world championships

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5 people arrested in connection with kidnapping for ransom in Saskatoon

North Bay, Ont., mayor turns in his credit card

North Bay, Ont., mayor turns in his credit card

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Woman charged with trying to abduct a baby in northern Ont.

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Read the official junior hockey sexual assault trial verdict

Read the official junior hockey sexual assault trial verdict

Alliston, Ont. man accused of weapons charges sentenced for aggravated assault

Alliston, Ont. man accused of weapons charges sentenced for aggravated assault

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Two teens rescued after being blown into bay by strong winds: Police

Local Windsorites remember Hulk Hogan

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Two suspects wanted in gun-related incident: WPS

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Canadian fisherman rescued off Oregon Coast in joint operation

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B.C. neighbours unite to fill hallways with art, gardens with fairies to inspire positivity

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Here’s how wildfires could impact Saskatchewan’s trapping industry

In the wake of the World Junior verdict, one survivor shares her quest to change hockey culture

In the wake of the World Junior verdict, one survivor shares her quest to change hockey culture

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‘I don’t want to talk about it,’ Trump says when asked if he would pardon Ghislaine Maxwell

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Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants

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