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Kane, 26, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his
waterfront mansion outside Buffalo on Aug. 2. He has denied any
wrongdoing but has never publicly discussed the events of that
night.
The News reported on Sept. 19 that DNA evidence obtained during
the police investigation did not support the woman's allegation
that she was raped, and her lawyer announced three days later
that someone had left a rape kit at her mother's house.
The lawyer then abruptly quit the case the following day, citing
false information he was given by the mother regarding the bag
left at her house.
An investigation by Erie County district attorney Frank Sedita's
office revealed that the incident with the bag was an "elaborate
hoax" by the alleged victim's mother.
On Sept. 26, Sedita said he was questioning the validity of the
case, and on Friday two sources told The News that no
presentation of evidence of the alleged rape to a grand jury was
expected.
When asked about the latest report that Kane is not likely to
face charges, Sedita said, "I am waiting for the investigation
to be completed to my satisfaction and to confer with the
assigned prosecutor, who is on her vacation six time zones away,
before announcing anything further."
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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be out for at
least a week with a lower-body injury, the team announced
Sunday.
Price was hurt during the Canadiens' loss to the Edmonton Oilers
on Thursday.
(Editing by Andrew Both)
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