Retired Nhl Center Ryan Kesler Facing Sexual Misconduct Charges

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Retired NHL halfway Ryan Kesler is facing 2 misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree intersexual behaviour pinch a 16-year-old child, according to a criminal title obtained by USA TODAY.

The 41-year-old Kesler appeared successful tribunal successful Michigan connected Monday and plead not blameworthy to nan misdemeanor charges. Per nan complaint, nan allegations against Kesler see intersexual interaction "through unit aliases coercion and/or [had] logic to cognize nan unfortunate was physically helpless."

"Ryan emphatically denies nan allegations and is wholly guiltless of these charges," Kesler's attorney, Robert Morad, said successful a statement to The Athletic. "As nan ineligible process begins, we inquire for respect for his privateness and for nan integrity of nan judicial system. We are confident, erstwhile each nan facts and circumstances are presented, that he will beryllium afloat exonerated."

The alleged incident took spot connected Jan. 1 of this twelvemonth successful Oakland County, Mich. Local authorities obtained a warrant for Kesler's apprehension connected Oct. 28.

Kesler posted $50,000 enslaved and cannot time off nan authorities of Michigan without support from nan court. He's scheduled to look successful tribunal erstwhile again connected Nov. 6.

Kesler played successful 1,001 games complete 15 seasons successful nan NHL pinch nan Canucks and nan Ducks. He scored 258 goals successful his profession and tallied 573 points. He retired pursuing nan 2019 lucky season.