{
  "id": 10768376,
  "title": "N.S. minor hockey player pleads guilty to sexual assaulting teammate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/n-s-minor-hockey-player-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-assaulting-teammate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:51:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/29/n-s-minor-hockey-player-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-assaulting-teammate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Truro, Nova Scotia, one of two minor hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a teammate has pleaded guilty. The 13-year-old victim was a rookie on an under-15 hockey team in Colchester County, northeast of Halifax when the assault occurred. According to prosecutors, the crime took place during a sleepover on October 3, 2025, involving most of the team. Two 14-year-old players are accused of pinning the victim to a bed, removing his clothing, and using a mini hockey stick during the assault, which lasted between 15 to 20 seconds. The victim reportedly told the attackers to stop, and they complied when he began to cry. A second player, who also pleaded not guilty in May, is set to go to trial in February.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "13-year-old minor hockey player pleads guilty to sexual assault.",
    "Assault occurred during sleepover on October 3, 2025.",
    "Two 14-year-olds accused, third trial set for February."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}