A mistrial has been declared in the sexual assault case involving former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart.
The case, which garnered national attention due to Hart's status as a professional athlete, was halted due to procedural issues—though the specific reasons for the mistrial have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Hart was among several players charged in connection with an alleged group sexual assault that took place in 2018, when he was a member of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. The allegations resurfaced after a lengthy investigation by London, Ontario police, leading to charges against multiple players.
A mistrial does not equate to an acquittal; it simply means the trial could not be completed fairly or properly. Prosecutors may choose to retry the case, but that decision typically depends on the nature of the mistrial and the strength of the evidence.
