The Steve Dangle Podcast Team Canada World Junior Trial Verdict w/ Katie Strang | July 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Katie Strang, a seasoned journalist covering sensitive topics for The Athletic, joins the discussion about the recent Team Canada World Junior trial verdict. They explore the complexities of legal consent, particularly in light of recent societal movements like Me Too, and examine the emotional toll on witnesses. Strang delves into courtroom dynamics and the challenges of juror management, while also highlighting the need for clearer policies regarding sexual abuse in sports. The conversation wraps with humorous takes on hockey's competitive nature and insights into free agency.
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Two Juries Dismissed in Trial
- The trial began with two juries being dismissed under unusual circumstances involving alleged improper contact and behavior by defense counsel.
- This created stress and a suspension of normal court proceedings under a publication ban protecting the jury process.
Second Jury Accuses Lawyers
- The second jury was dismissed after jurors accused defense lawyers of mocking their appearance, making them uncomfortable.
- This was a shocking and bizarre event that ultimately led to the trial proceeding without a jury.
Emotional Arc of Testimony
- Watching EM testify for nine days revealed an emotional arc from politeness to defiance as different defense strategies played out.
- This testimony provided a story within the trial, showing the human element beyond legal arguments.