Crown will not seek appeal of world junior sexual assault acquittal | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Ottawa
Author: Aaron D’Andrea
Publication Date: August 21, 2025 - 17:30

Crown will not seek appeal of world junior sexual assault acquittal

August 21, 2025
Crown prosecutors will not file a notice of appeal in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial after five men were acquitted last month, Global News has learned.


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