«During a 15 minute hearing, lawyers for four current and one former NHL players spoke to the justice of the peace in a London, Ont., court about next steps in this case.
The justice of the peace ordered a publication ban on the identity of the alleged victim and two witnesses in the case. Crown attorney Heather Donkers told the court that «substantial» paper and audio evidence collected by London police in connection with the case - know as disclosure - would be sent today by courier to the players' lawyers.
The next hearing date in the case was scheduled for Apr. 30, at which time lawyers will discuss and review disclosure in the case.»