Hockey Canada sexual assault trial: Legal experts say consent videos in the trial reveal troubling public misunderstandings

As a verdict looms in the Canadian junior hockey sexual assault case, legal scholars emphasize that post-incident videos don't equate to legal consent. The trial, centered on a 2018 alleged assault, has sparked national debate on consent, especially in sports. Prosecutors argue videos showing the complainant's statements are misleading, stressing consent must be ongoing and specific.

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