BREAKING: Massive Update On The 2018 WJC Scandal
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After a massive investigation, the five players involved in the 2018 World Juniors scandal for Team Canada will now officially stand trial, and on Wednesday, it was confirmed just how that would happen.
Five players granted a trial by jury
According to a report, the five players who will be tried together officially requested a trial by jury, and that request has now been granted.
«Earlier this week, all five players selected a trial by jury and they are confident that jurors drawn from the community will decide this case fairly and impartially after hearing all the evidence and testimony,» lawyers representing the accused players said in a joint statement.
The lawyers of the players released a joint statement claiming that a trial by jury will give them confidence that the case will be decided fairly, as all intend to plead not guilty to the charges.
The case is back in court March 5, although none of the players are expected to attend. At this stage, the appearances are dealing with procedural matters, such as trial scheduling. Because the case is going to a jury, it is now being dealt with in the superior court rather than provincial court.
It's likely that the trial doesn't take place until 2025 at the earliest, but now, we are getting further clarity on the ever developing situation.
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