# Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after acquittal

Four Canadian professional hockey players, acquitted of sexual assault charges, remain suspended from their teams and the league. The players face ongoing uncertainty despite the legal victory, as team and league policies regarding conduct allow for independent action. The case continues to raise questions about how sports organizations handle off-ice legal outcomes.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9dpdmr77do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:51:44 GMT