[Gould] "It looks like Dillon Dubé is heading to Belarus to play for Dinamo Minsk in the KHL... Today is likely Dubé's final day in the Flames organization. They shouldn't, and almost certainly won't, tender him a qualifying offer before 3:00 p.m. MT."
NewsCrazy that he’s allowed to leave the country while on trial for sexual assault. Especially somewhere without a formal extradition treaty and with such a contentious international relationship. I would expect him to be denied the privilege of international travel while his trial is ongoing.
Yeah like if I’m him I’m moving to Belarus after this. Much better than the inside of a cell
Uh, I think I’d choose the cell
As someone that's been to Belarus, before the current war, it's a fine enough country. It's not a backwards backwater. It's a modern enough country. Decent country side.
Yup it’s a dictatorship but it’s not like living in Somalia or something crazy. It’s just a rougher European country. I have Belarussian-Canadian friend who still goes to Minsk during the war to visit family and he says it’s fine enough for standard of living
I wouldn’t. It’s not a stellar place and it’s not democratic but I’d rather live in a medium sized house in a rough European country than be in a cell for the rest of my life.
Additionally he could travel or move to other places without extradition treaties
Dude is going to be protected from the risks average people are exposed to. He’ll have a nice home, and possibly a driver (read: unofficial body guard), and will live very comfortably. He’ll also easily access the rest of Europe during his downtime.
This will be a great period in his life, legal issues aside.
How is his passport still valid?
I don't think a trial is ongoing yet though. I thought it was sounding like trials would be starting in 2026 or something.
A hearing is scheduled in August to set a date for Trial. It might be set for September or January
He might as well play in the KHL. He will need the money.. Lawyers aren't cheap, and he is going to need to pay them a lot to try to keep him out of jail.
Maybe, these charges were thrown out once already
He’s been charged though. Someone without his financial resources might be sitting in remand waiting trial. Instead he’s going to play professional hockey in Europe.
That shouldn't matter in terms of leaving the Country. Especially to a country that doesn't really have any obligation for his return as /u/hfxbycgy pointed out.
It seems that they have been formally charged... though I can't find any information on pleas (I assume all not-guilty), or especially information on if they even posted bail (and what conditions apply).
I agree with the OP here, how the hell he is allowed to travel out of the country, let alone to Russia is beyond me.
Think about it another way, when he's found guilty we won't need to pay for him to live in prison on taxpayer dollars. He's essentially exiled to a shithole. It will be rather difficult for himself to defend himself from Belarus.
He’ll live like a prince in Belarus, which is far from a shit hole.
Sure, and never be able to come home or travel anywhere with an extradition treaty.
Not saying I love it, but, the guy can't come home or go many places outside of Belarus, and he won't be able to renew his passport.
Yeah. That’s pretty fucked up. I’m pretty shocked.
Probably because the crown realizes there’s about a 0% chance that they will be found guilty so they’re not worried about them evading the trial.
He may appear put in his plea and then take off to Belarus. If he is convicted, he will have to return to Canada. I doubt Belarus wants a known convicted offeder in the country. He could also just plead put cut a deal and then stay in the KHL until he retires. If he is acquitted, then he may try for a comeback in 5 years.
They have good mental health professionals over there?
Kinda surprised Edmonton didn’t try to pick him up
They'll be after Val the Coke Lord
Inb4 they sign Carter hart
If Hart avoids prison, that would be an incredible signing at a likely steep discount.
Or Boston
Didn’t Lucic move to Boston beforehand?
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Shitty take. Calgary did nothing wrong here. (And I’m an Oilers fan, though I also like Calgary.)
Generally your boys are more than happy to take the scum of the league in once they get fired for being terrible people
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Kane choking out and hitting his wife, and sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room was also illegal bud
I thought it was innocent until proven guilty. Are you a time traveller that knows the verdict? Do you have next week’s lotto numbers as well? I’ll split the winning with you.
Well you made a long journey From Milan (lucic) to Minsk. Dube, Dube.....
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Rochelle Rochelle
Can't even imagine the disgusting convos these two used to have on the topic of women...
How is he even allowed to leave the country?
He’s Canadian, all his family is here. The chances of him fleeing to Russia instead of facing the consequences are pretty low.
Criminal / civil trials can take years
What would make you think that someone waiting for trial but not convicted of a crime can’t travel? Innocent until proven guilty is still a thing. As long as he comes back to face the charges when a trial date is set he can go wherever he wants.
Didn’t you know? Women never lie and all accusations are affirmations of guilt.
This trial is going to be clown court when the victim refuses to testify in court. (For anyone that is unaware, I this case was already dropped once by the police because the victim was unwilling to cooperate anymore, it was only after some media outrage that they changed their mind years later, if you think these boys are being charged, prepare yourself to be disappointed).
Also the fact she’s on video expressing consent
I mean our criminal court system is a joke . People post bail and flee all the time , but in this situation I'm going to guess money and a great lawyer.
Hope the door hits you on the way out and they save a nice warm spot for you on the front
Technically it’s a Belorussian city.
It’s a vassal state whether they openly admit it or not
Oh no!
Anyway...
Reunited with Rukiska
RIP BOZO
Pretty crazy he's allowed to leave the country, but also to Russia of all places.
Only place he should be going is the jail shower with a bar of soap
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Good riddance