An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team on Thursday in their sexual assault case, saying the complainant's allegations lacked the credibility needed to justify the charges.

Five players who were members of the Canadian world junior hockey squad were accused of sexual assault in 2018 in London, Ontario, and the trial has been going on for months, with the world waiting for a ruling from Judge Maria Carroccia.

Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia decided herself that five Hockey Canada players were "not guilty" of sexual assault months after deciding to dismiss the jury.