Sat Apr 26 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Local News Roundup: Mistrial Declared in Hockey Sexual Assault Case, Sanders Snubbed in NFL Draft
**London, ON** – A mistrial has been declared in the high-profile sexual assault case against five former NHL players. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia made the rare decision just three days after jury selection concluded. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, and Alex Formenton each faced one count of sexual assault, with McLeod facing an additional charge.
**Green Bay, WI** – Shedeur Sanders, son of Coach Prime, remains undrafted after three rounds of the NFL draft. Despite high expectations and reportedly favorable evaluations from several teams, Sanders was unexpectedly overlooked by all 102 first-round picks. Two GMs and a head coach expressed surprise at the snub.
**Other News:** A variety of other news items have emerged, including updates on ALS patient Stephanie Thompson’s social media chronicle of her disease, a fundraising effort by cancer patient Chris Cotton, and the cancellation of the KDF Great Balloon Race (reason unstated in provided text). Further, Rory McIlroy’s Masters win was missed by his parents due to an unspecified reason. The Montreal Canadiens won a bench brawl-filled hockey game 6-3, and the Pope’s expression alongside Donald Trump is being widely discussed. Finally, sleep expert Amanda Jewson offered advice on sleep products amid political tension.
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