The Decibel
Testimony underway in Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial
May 8, 2025
Robyn Doolittle, a Staff Reporter at The Globe, covers the ongoing trial involving five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team accused of sexual assault. She highlights the intense cross-examination of the complainant, E.M., revealing the complexities of memory and consent. Doolittle discusses a powerful rally outside the courthouse advocating for survivors, alongside the emotional turmoil faced by E.M. during her testimony. The conversation also delves into the legal intricacies surrounding these serious allegations and societal implications regarding consent.
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- The trial highlights the critical and complex discussions around consent, particularly in the context of intoxication and social pressures.
- The public support for E.M. outside the courthouse emphasizes the community's call for accountability and recognition of survivors' voices.
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Support for Survivors
A group of approximately 20 women gathered outside a courthouse in London, Ontario, to support a woman referred to as E.M. as she testifies against five former members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Team, who are charged with sexual assault. The demonstrators, including Jennifer Dunn, the executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, aimed to convey that E.M. is not alone and that justice must be served. They carried signs with messages affirming their belief in survivors and calling for accountability, underscoring the communal support for E.M. during a challenging legal process.
