Overview

• An official from Ontario’s Attorney General’s office notified defence counsel that no appeal will be filed within the 30‑day window.
• Justice Maria Carroccia found the five defendants not guilty on July 24, ruling the complainant’s evidence unreliable and that non‑consent was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
• The case stemmed from allegations of a 2018 hotel incident in London, Ont., following a Hockey Canada gala.
• The eight‑week trial featured a mistrial, two jury discharges, and ultimately proceeded before a judge alone.
• The NHL has deemed the players ineligible to return, and Hockey Canada suspensions remain subject to a separate appeals process.