You may have heard the big news about a major court case involving five former members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. After a long trial, the judge found them not guilty of sexual assault. @diamond_lawyers♬ original sound This news has been confusing and upsetting for a lot of people. You might be wondering: how could this happen? What does “not guilty” really mean? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What Was the Case About? Back in 2018, five hockey players were accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in a hotel room after a party. The players were ...
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Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and #DiamondandDiamond Partner, Michael Blois, is representing former cadets in a $300 million class-action lawsuit for sexual misconduct in the Canadian Cadet program. With 257 reported incidents at cadet camps, there has been a heavy decline in military recruitment. “If you have a sexualized, discriminatory environment within the Canadian Forces, without a doubt, it’s going to leak into the Cadet organization,” says Michael Blois. Learn more about this story via @cbcnews: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cadet-sexual-misconduct-1.6712904
Many people put a premium on excellence in sports. Employers often favour applicants who have participated in team or individual sports in schools because they typically have more discipline and drive than those without such experience. In most cases, athletic prowess is a combination of talent and tough coaching practice. However, people are becoming aware of the potential for athlete abuse by coaches in youth sports training, particularly in injury-prone sports, such as basketball, football and gymnastics. For example, alleged abusive gymnastics coach, Elvira Saadi, has been suspended pending an investigation for being psychologically abusive. Suppose your child sustains injuries ...
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