Analyzing the Hockey Canada trial [3]

Canadian True Crime

Kristi Lee

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.7 • 5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2025

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

[Part 3 of 4] In Part 3, we unpack the confusing timeline of Room 209 and the contradictions at the heart of the case. A clear pattern emerges: the five accused players were repeatedly given the benefit of the doubt, while E.M. was scrutinized and cast as unreliable.

Thanks for your patience with this deep-dive series and for allowing us the time to give it the attention it deserves. Part 4 will wrap this series up, and then we’ll be back to our usual schedule.

Please note: this series does not dispute the judge’s not guilty verdicts.

Our position is that the framing of the evidence in the written decision was unnecessary and damaging, with impact that extends far beyond the trial.

*Additional content warning: Graphic details of sexual acts.

More information and resources:

WATCH: Hockey Parents - A profile of Mitch Marner and Michael McLeod's parents from 2009, by Peter Wall for CBC via YouTube
READ: What Was Left Unsaid in the Hockey Canada Trial | The Walrus, by Ariella Garmaise, Sept 10 2025
FYI: The “Junior Hockey Bible” via Internet Archive (content warning!)
LISTEN: The Trial of Jacob Hoggard (JB’s story). Kelly Favro’s Story
If you or anyone you know is experiencing sexual violence and abuse, help is available at REES Community or Ending Violence Canada - Sexual Assault Centres, Crisis Lines and Support Services
Beyond The Verdict: www.beyondtheverdict.ca

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