A “treasure trove” of evidence thrown out and two juries dismissed.

The trial of five professional hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in London, Ont., has been filled with difficult testimony and unexpected drama.

The players, all of whom were part of Canada’s team at the 2018 world junior championships, have been standing trial since April.

The Star’s courts and justice reporter Jacques Gallant is reporting on the legal saga that has captured public attention and sparked a reckoning over the handling of sexual misconduct allegations in professional sports.

From left to right: Ottawa Senators’ Alex Formenton, New Jersey Devils defenceman Cal Foote, New Jersey Devils’ Michael McLeod, Calgary Flames centre Dillon Dube and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart.

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