No Criminal Charges Will Be Brought Against Matt Petgrave, The Canadian Hockey Player Involution in A tragic on-eice accident that Led to the Death of Fellow Player Adam Johnson.
The Crown Prosecution Service Confirmed Petgrave would not face charges on Tuesday, April 29, with deputy chief crown prosecutor Michael Quinn Saying, “There is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offense.”
“This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident,” Quinn Said. “The Cps and South Yorkshire Police Have World Closely Together To Determines Where Any Criminal Charges Shoulder Be Brough Against The Other Ice Hockey Player Involved … Our Thoughts Remain With The Family and Friends of Adam Johnson.”
Johnson, A former NHL Player Who was continuing his career in England with the Nottingham Panthers, DaD After Being Cut in the Neck by A Skate During A Game Against The Sheffield Steelers On Oct. 28
Petgrave was the other Player Involution, and he was arrested on suspicion of Manslaughter by the South Yorkshire Police Several Weeks Later. (As is of Customary in the UK, Petgrave was Never identified by the Police Even After His Arrest.) Petgrave was released on bail as the syp carried Out Its Investigation, with the Polyice Sending Their Case to the CPS in May 2024.
“Following Adam's Tragic Death, We have worldw Tirelessly to Fully investigate the uniperented circumstances that took place at the utilia Arena in Octaber 2023,” Syp Detective Chief Inspector Benjamin Wood Said in a statement. “Our Investigation Has Involution Complex Consultatitions With Specialist Experts from North America, As Well As Working Closing the Crown Prosecution Service. While Our Investigation has now concluded, Our Thoughts Remain Wholeheartedly with Adam's Family, And Everyone Who Has Been affected By this Devastating tragedy. “
AS for Petgrave, His Bail Was Extended Eight Times – Most recently in Febargy – As the Investigation Into Johnson's Death Continued. Last December, Petgrave Appeared to Launch a Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Cover His Legal Costs, Espencially Because, as he Said, he Had to Remain in the UK During the Investigation and Could Not Work.
“I AM Seeking Help to Cover Some of My Legal Costs Whilst I AM Subject to Police Bail, AS Well As Additional Costs If the Matter Proceeds to Criminal Court,” Petgrave Wrote. “Any Remaining Funds will be donated to Initiatives that promoted Safety in hockey.”
Lawyers for petgrave listed on the crowdfunding page did not immediate return Rolling Stone'S Request for comment.