Hockey Canada sexual assault trial: The blame game continues as Brown asks E.M. if she remembers saying “Are You Going to F--- Me or Play Golf?”

As the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial continues, the case is taking on even darker and more complex twists with each passing day. What began as a tragic accusation against five members of the 2018 World Junior team has evolved into a fierce battle of words, with both sides trying to rewrite the narrative. With each new revelation, the courtroom drama intensifies, and now, shocking revelations including an explosive question from defense lawyer Daniel Brown have cast an even darker shadow over the proceedings.In the ongoing Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, defense lawyer Daniel Brown questioned the complainant, E.M., about an alleged comment during the 2018 incident involving players Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote. Brown asked if she recalled saying, “Are you going to f--- me or play golf?”—a claim aimed at challenging her credibility. E.M. firmly denied ever making the remark, stating it wasn’t something she would say, as the courtroom battle continues to intensify.Brown’s cross-examination didn’t stop there. The defense strategy seems focused on portraying E.M. as complicit in the alleged events, suggesting that she had been "egging on" the players, encouraging them to perform sexual acts. This tactic, while controversial, aims to create doubt about whether the encounter was consensual or the result of provocation. By questioning E.M.'s actions and words leading up to the alleged assault, the defense is attempting to shift the blame and cast the victim’s behavior in a more ambiguous light.While the defense has painted E.M. as an instigator, the prosecution has focused on her emotional distress in the wake of the assault. Text messages exchanged between E.M. and a close friend show her grappling with feelings of guilt, confusion, and self-blame. In one conversation, E.M. confesses to feeling "dirty and used" after the incident, adding depth to the emotional and psychological toll she faced. These messages serve as powerful evidence of the impact the alleged assault had on her, as well as the internal struggle she endured in processing the traumatic event.As the trial enters its most intense phase, the lines between victim and accused continue to blur. Each side is digging in its heels, with the defense trying to undermine E.M.'s credibility while the prosecution fights to keep the focus on the gravity of the alleged assault. With explosive cross-examinations, unexpected revelations, and shifting narratives, the trial remains a high-stakes battle with no clear winner in sight.Also Read: Capitals’ playoff hopes dim as Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson struggleAs more evidence is revealed and each new twist emerges, this case is far from over. The blame game continues to unfold in a courtroom where the stakes couldn't be higher, and the outcome will resonate far beyond the hockey rink.