The five player defendants in this case could ask a judge to stay (dismiss) the charges against them if a trial doesn't take place within 30 months of the date they were charged.
However, several player agents tell me they doubt this will be an issue. While many defendants «play— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) April 4, 2024
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4 AVRIL | 203 ANSWERS Trial for 5 2018 Team Canada players unlikely until late 2025 Is it fair that the 5 players have to wait so long for a trial? | ||
No | 77 | 37.9 % |
Yes, they have to wait like everyone else | 118 | 58.1 % |
I'm not sure | 8 | 3.9 % |
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