Several NHL players from the 2018 Canadian World Junior team, including Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, and Cal Foote, have been charged with sexual assault. The players' attorneys have made statements, with some indicating they will plead not guilty and vigorously defend themselves. The trial is not expected to happen before 2026. The players may need US Entry Waivers to leave Canada. Carter Hart has been moved to non-roster by the Philadelphia Flyers, and his next court appearance is scheduled for February 5.
“Mr. Laurinaitis denies the allegations in the misguided complaint and will be vigorously defending these charges in Court, not the media. Like the Plaintiff, Mr. Laurinaitis is a victim in this case, not a predator. The truth will come out.” - John Laurinaitis’ attorney,… https://t.co/Bmyqf0Ju7e
‘A lawyer for John Laurinaitis appeared to corroborate central claims in the sex trafficking lawsuit while disputing Laurinaitis’ role as described in the complaint.’ ‘Edward Brennan, the lawyer, said that his client is himself a victim — just like plaintiff Janel Grant, a… https://t.co/A3ax0DrDa7
As I suspected earlier, the five players, including Carter Hart were arrested on Jan. 26 and their next appearance date is Feb. 5, according to the Court documents obtained by @TSN_Sports and @CTVNationalNews. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/RLjhVjmkxp
Carter Hart was arrested on January 26th according to this document shared below https://t.co/CLJ0xmoYKA
I've had many people ask me about the specifics in terms of Carter Hart being placed on non roster He still counts against the cap, this move is solely to free up a roster position. To me this is good news that Owen Tippett should return following the break. https://t.co/MVG32YKqn0
The Flyers have moved Carter Hart to non-roster, per @CapFriendly Cal Petersen was recalled on emergency conditions I have seen some saying Cam Atkinson should get moved at the deadline, bear in mind he does a M-NTC #Flyers
Philadelphia #LetsGoFlyers have moved goaltender Carter Hart to non-roster https://t.co/NbHv36klUM
Ann Callis, Janel Grant’s attorney, on the lawsuit aimed at Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE: Says that her “office and my inbox have had a barrage of people wanting to come forward to attest about this culture of corruption and also possible victims. We are just beginning… https://t.co/w4VktrgEsQ
"He is innocent and will provide a full response to this false allegation in the proper forum, a court of law." Carter Hart 's attorneys/Savard.Foy
Canucks: Cal Foote, son of Vancouver assistant coach, among World Junior players charged with sexual assault https://t.co/U6Gj1aL7pv https://t.co/wWDLnNUnCl
Hart's lawyers, Megan Savard and Riaz Sayani, said their client is facing one count of sexual assault, adding, “He is innocent and will provide a full response to this false accusation in the proper forum, a court of law.” https://t.co/8PvzzRs8ls
In the latest @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Daily: -Four NHLers named in @HockeyCanada 2018 World Juniors sexual assault case -Could the #NHLBruins target #SJSharks center Tomas Hertl this offseason? -NHL News and Rumors https://t.co/VumoXmlPLe
I'll say this again. If any of the 5 players involved with the Hockey Canada incident are found guilty in the court of law, then they should be barred from the NHL. Let's see how this plays out, I'm not pre-judging, just saying.
There is little doubt in my mind that this current skid the Flyers are on is related to the Carter Hart situation. It definitely shook up the locker room in some way
The five players will likely be told to not leave Canada for any other country and the US won’t let them enter anyways. | 2018 WJC. https://t.co/QlAoR1uD0O
A couple of things on Carter Hart: I do not expect him to play again this season for the Flyers, that's just my honest opinion. The Flyers should remain status quo in net #Flyers
News on Carter Hart. I will be shocked if he plays at all this season. Let's see how this plays out, but Justice to the victim is the most important thing https://t.co/pFY0ZMOOMR
A number of people have asked if the five NHL players charged in London, Ont., will be required to surrender their passports. My understanding is that they won't have to do that because they are not considered to be flight risks. It is still possible, however, that any or all of…
An informative summary from @LawCrimeNetwork @jessecordweber of the legal arguments behind the counts raised by Janel Grant in her lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis. https://t.co/S8xp71Q6Tv
My story on today's Carter Hart news: https://t.co/ba10MsULsq
Hockey Canada's reprehensible handling of this incident does not mean the London Five forfeit their presumption of innocence. Guilt must be proven in court. I'm very skeptical the NHL has grounds to terminate contracts following arrest/indictment without a guilty verdict/plea.
The five individuals named will need a valid US Entry Waiver if they want to leave Canada: “If a Canadian wants to enter the USA with a pending criminal charge, the only way they can legally avoid the risk of a border denial is if they have a valid US Entry Waiver.”…
Four more members of 2018 World Juniors team charged with sexual assault https://t.co/mllTeAvobU
#NJDevils defenseman Cal Foote has been charged with sexual assault, his lawyer confirmed Tuesday night. Foote's lawyer says he is "innocent of the charge." https://t.co/Gjgy4cxdGX https://t.co/bedE72MLyu
All five players involved in the 2018 Team Canada Sexual Assault Scandal have made statements through their attorneys, stating they will “plead not guilty.” 2018 WJC | Team Canada https://t.co/mHF46mGtSX
As @rwesthead first reported, Cal Foote’s attorney Julianna Greenspan confirms he has been charged with sexual assault. Full statement here: https://t.co/MXMtyHowsI
Both #NJDevils Micahel McLeod and Cal Foote's lawyers have confirmed they've been charged with sexual assault and released statements claiming their innocence. 🔗:https://t.co/NUyLBsx6yg https://t.co/3PSy6f5R45
The latest from @rwesthead on the five players facing charges in the sexual assault investigation in London, what happens after Monday’s London police news conference and how long before this goes to trial: https://t.co/8jfbe9ARGI https://t.co/aX8zjIjI9X
Interesting note with the 2018 World Juniors Sexual Assault Scandal: Carter Hart and his counsel are the only ones to state they will defend this “false allegation.” Everyone else following or prior stated they will “defend their innocence.” #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/NWPp9sY6i1
Carter Hart’s attorney’s speak on his behalf: #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/5FqdmJMVQN
Our statement on behalf of Carter Hart https://t.co/nhn9YFvFT9
Thanks to those who pointed out a major error in my since-deleted tweet. Corrected version ... Dillon Dube's lawyers, in a statement to TSN, on charges in London, Ont.: "(Dube) will plead not guilty and maintains his innocence. He will defend the allegations in court."
Lawyers for #Flames forward Dillon Dube have confirmed charges — "He will plead guilty and maintains his innocence. He will defend the allegations in court." https://t.co/WzHrvQ4akt
Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) reported that a trial for the 2018 Canadian World Junior Sexual Assault isn't expected to happen before 2026. Two of the five have stated they will be pleading not guilty. Stating they will "vigorously defend their case." https://t.co/ntPyreMwTk