By Canadian Press

Photo Gallery: Five hockey players acquitted in sex assault trial

Jul 24, 2025 | 2:06 PM

Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have been found not guilty of sexual assault in an encounter with a woman at a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago.

Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote walked out of the London courtroom surrounded by their family members after the acquittals Thursday afternoon.

McLeod has also been acquitted of a separate charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault.

Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia delivered her ruling to a packed courtroom, capping off a complex trial that captured national attention this spring.

Here are some scenes from the courthouse in London, Ont.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 24, 2025.

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