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Former world junior hockey player Tyler Steenbergen is set to continue his testimony in the sexual assault trial of his five former teammates.

By Analysis by The Big Story podcast

Posted May 20, 2025 5:24 am.

Last Updated May 21, 2025 6:13 am.

WARNING: The following story may contain graphic content and descriptions, which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

Another stunning development in the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players — a second jury is dismissed and the trial now moving forward with a judge alone.

Before that, graphic details shared in the courtroom by the complainant, recounting a night at a hotel room in 2018.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with CityNews journalist Michelle Mackey, who has been watching what has been happening both inside and outside of the courtroom.

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