By Canadian Press

Lawyers say Devils forward McLeod charged in 2018 sexual assault case

Jan 30, 2024 | 2:50 PM

TORONTO — Lawyers for Michael McLeod say the New Jersey Devils forward has been charged with sexual assault in connection to allegations involving Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.

David Humphrey and Seth Weinstein of Toronto law firm Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein said in a statement that McLeod has been charged by police in London, Ont.

The lawyers say McLeod will plead not guilty and will “vigorously defend the case.”

The evidence in the case has not been tested in court.

McLeod is one of five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior squad who recently went on indefinite leave from their pro clubs amid a report that five members of that roster were asked to surrender to face sexual assault charges.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2024.

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