In an ongoing case involving four current NHL players, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and former player Alex Formenton, significant steps are expected to unfold on Monday. London, Ontario police have scheduled a press conference for later today, where more details about the case are anticipated to be revealed.
Prior to Monday's press conference, a brief 15-minute meeting took place between the judge overseeing the case and the lawyers representing the five defendants. As reported by TSN's Rick Westhead, the meeting resulted in three publication bans, shielding the name of the alleged victim and the identities of two witnesses involved.
For those hoping for a swift resolution, it seems unlikely, given the inherently slow legal process. The next hearing is set for April 30th, several months away, indicating a deliberate approach to afford defense attorneys ample time to thoroughly review the evidence. The prosecution is expected to send out the evidence later today, as shared by the crown's prosecuting attorney.
