The jury reached a deadlock on a charge of attempted sexual assault, leaving the possibility of a retrial on that specific count, as highlighted by TSN's Rick Westhead.
Alleged incidents took place on Lake Cypress Springs on June 23, 2021. Last week, the case took a significant turn as the third woman accusing Ribeiro of sexual assault testified. The accusations involved an assault on his boat and two separate incidents on a Waverunner jetski with individual women.
Ribeiro, with a history of previous accusations, notably facing sexual assault allegations from a former nanny in 2015, resulting in a settlement between the parties, was potentially looking at up to 20 years in prison. However, he has been found not guilty.
Despite a career boasting 793 points in 1,074 games with the Montreal Canadiens, Stars, Washington Capitals, Phoenix Coyotes, and Predators, Ribeiro's legacy has been marred by legal troubles rather than his on-ice achievements. The recent legal developments add another layer to the complex narrative surrounding Ribeiro's life and career.
