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Former NHL Star Ryan Kesler Faces Sexual Assault Trial

12/5/2025

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Former NHL player Ryan Kesler faces trial for two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
The charges were filed on October 23, 2023, related to an incident on January 1, 2023.
Kesler, 41, has pleaded not guilty, while the alleged victim, now 17, claims she awoke at his home after a New Year’s Eve party to find him inappropriately touching her.
Kesler's attorney argues that the allegations are baseless and inconsistent.
The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has suspended Kesler from all activities pending the trial outcome.

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Former NHL player Ryan Kesler faces trial for two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.
The charges were filed on October 23, 2023, related to an incident on January 1, 2023.
Kesler, 41, has pleaded not guilty, while the alleged victim, now 17, claims she awoke at his home after a New Year’s Eve party to find him inappropriately touching her.
Kesler's attorney argues that the allegations are baseless and inconsistent.
The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association has suspended Kesler from all activities pending the trial outcome.