Acquittal
Court absolves defendants in SQM case after 11-year process
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Santiago's Third Oral Criminal Court acquitted eight defendants in the SQM case by majority, including former senator Pablo Longueira and candidate Marco Enríquez-Ominami, criticizing the process's length and the prosecution's evidence quality. The verdict highlights a violation of the right to a timely trial after 11 years of investigation and a three-year trial. The sentence will be delivered in August 2026, leaving room for a nullity appeal.
Madrid's Juzgado de lo Penal número 3 has acquitted a man accused of sexual assault by an escort in a swingers' club, ruling that the complaint stemmed from a financial dispute and lacked sufficient evidence. The incident took place in September 2023 at a naturist sauna in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood. The sentence, issued on December 11, 2025, dismisses requests for up to four years in prison.
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The NHL suspensions for five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team ended on December 1, 2025, following their acquittal in a high-profile sexual assault trial. Cal Foote signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves, marking the fourth player to secure a professional deal. Carter Hart is set for a potential NHL debut with the Vegas Golden Knights.