Victor Mete 'deeply troubled' by 2018 sexual assault allegations: 'I was not present'

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

Editor's Note: The following story deals with sexual assault, and may be distressing for some readers. For readers in America, a list of resources and references for survivors and their loved ones can be found Victor Mete, an defenceman and member of the 2017-18 Canadian world junior team, released a statement on Thursday saying he was not present at the June 2018 Hockey Canada gala that is now the focus of sexual assault allegations that were made public last month. On April 20, a woman filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League, and eight unnamed CHL players — including members of the 2017-18 Canadian world junior team, of which Mete was a part. Mete is the first member of the world junior team to release this kind of personal written statement via Twitter....

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