Patrick Kane Investigation Has Been Closed, NHL Announces

March 9th, 2016 by Tyler Conway Leave a reply »
The NHL announced Wednesday its investigation into the sexual assault claims against Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has closed after finding the allegations were "unfounded."     

"Based on its review, including the determination made by the Erie County District Attorney not to pursue charges, the NHL has concluded that the allegations made against Kane were unfounded," a statement read. "The League considers the matter closed and will have no further comment.”

The league said its investigation concluded following a meeting between Kane and Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday. 

Kane, 27, was accused of sexual assault by a Hamburg, New York, woman in August. Prosecutors declined to press charges on the NHL All-Star following a three-month investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence.

"The totality of the credible evidence—the proof—does not sufficiently substantiate the complainant's allegation that she was raped by Patrick Kane," Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III said in a statement, per  ...

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