Criminal case against Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic dismissed.
On Friday, prosecutors dropped the domestic violence complaint against Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic.
Lucic’s wife declined to testify against him, citing martial privilege. The decision rendered it impossible for prosecutors to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lucic was facing assault charges following an alleged fight with his wife on November 18, 2023. A 911 call was placed, but
according to the Associated Press, a request to accept 911 call information into evidence was denied.
After being arrested, Lucic pleaded not guilty to one count of assault and violence on a family member in Boston Municipal Court
and was freed on his own recognizance by the judge. Lucic was later admitted to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program following an indefinite leave of absence.
Lucic, 35, returns to the Bruins this season after helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 2011. During his first stay with the
organization, Lucic established himself as one of the NHL’s most feared players, scoring 60 or more points in 2010-11 and 2011-12.
Lucic struggled after his final 50-point season with the Edmonton Oilers in 2016-17, only reaching the 23-point mark once.
After winning gold at the 2023 IIHF men’s World Hockey Championship, Lucic signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with the
Bruins last summer in the hopes of resuming his career. Lucic has two assists through four games this season.
It’s unknown whether Lucic will rejoin the Bruins this season.
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