NHL Players Charged with Sexual Assault in London, Ontario – What is defined as Sexual Assault in Canada and what is the burden of proof?
While likely criminal prosecution will not occur in the United States, the case has made headlines here in the United States. One (1) of the players charged is Philadelphia Flyer’s Goalie, Carter Hart. Hart along with three (3) other professional hockey players were charged with an alleged sexual assault which occurred in 2018, when they were a part of Team Canada in the World Junior Championship. The team went on to win the championship.