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London police detective told accused in Hockey Canada trial he had no plans to charge him in 2018

  • Retired London police sergeant Stephen Newton said in a November 2018 interview he had no plans to charge Michael McLeod over an alleged sexual assault at a London hotel.
  • Newton began investigating a sexual assault claim from June 19, 2018, but concluded by February 2019 that he lacked grounds to lay charges due to insufficient evidence.
  • The trial involves five accused 2018 world junior hockey team members charged with sexual assault who all plea not guilty, with video evidence of consensual acts presented in court.
  • Former player Brett Howden, not accused of wrongdoing, testified about suffering a traumatic NHL game head injury in March 2022 that complicated his memory during trial testimony.
  • The case’s complexity and continued trial suggest ongoing challenges in proving sexual assault charges from 2018, with proceedings expected to continue and Newton remaining a Crown witness.
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National Post broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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