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The trial against five hockey players charged with sexual assault in a case dating back to 2018, when they were members of Canada’s gold medal-winning world junior team, opened on Wednesday with the Crown delivering its opening statement. A detective was expected to testify in the afternoon, but the jury was sent home early so the judge could work out a matter that transpired over the lunch break.

Support is available for anyone who has experienced sexual violence. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this Government of Canada website (https://bit.ly/3D1rUmb) or the Ending Violence Association of Canada database (https://bit.ly/3ilpp67). If you’re in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.

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