Prosecutors have announced that they are dismissing charges of domestic violence against professional ice hockey player Mila Lucic of the Boston Bruins. This decision comes after prosecutors encountered several obstacles that made it extremely difficult for them to build a case against Lucic. In November, Lucic was suspended indefinitely following an alleged domestic incident at his residence in Boston. However, as prosecutors attempted to gather evidence against the NHL player, they faced a number of challenges. One of these challenges was Lucic’s wife’s decision not to testify against him, citing marital privilege. Additionally, their request to include the 911 call from the incident as evidence was denied. As a result, they were unable to establish Lucic’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the dismissal of the charges.
The dropping of domestic violence charges against Milan Lucic, a forward for the Boston Bruins, is a result of the prosecution’s inability to construct a viable case against him. James Borghesani, the chief of communications for Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, stated that such situations are not uncommon in domestic violence cases. He emphasized that this case was handled in the same manner as any other with similar circumstances. However, it is important to note that the dismissal of charges does not mean Lucic will be returning to play for the Bruins in the current season or playoffs. The organization made it explicitly clear that this will not be happening. According to a statement from the Bruins, Lucic will remain on indefinite leave for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. The Boston Bruins organization expresses its support for Lucic and his family as he continues his personal rehabilitation. Lucic, who had recently returned to Boston for his first season since 2015, entered the NHLPA’s player assistance program shortly after his suspension was announced.
According to the Source outkick.com