Ryan Kesler Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan
Ryan Kesler Faces Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges in Michigan
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Former NHL Star Charged with Misdemeanors
Ryan Kesler, 41, a former National Hockey League player, was arraigned on October 28, 2024, via Zoom in Bloomfield Hills District Court, Michigan, and pleaded not guilty to two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Court records confirm the charges are misdemeanors.
The alleged offenses took place on January 1 in Orchard Lake, Michigan, according to court filings.
Court Orders and Upcoming Hearings
Judge assigned a US$50,000 bond, requiring a 10% deposit for Kesler’s release. As a condition of his bond, Kesler is prohibited from leaving the state of Michigan without explicit court approval and is required to attend all scheduled court hearings.
A probable-cause conference is scheduled for November 6, 2024, with a preliminary examination set for November 13, 2024.
Kesler’s Hockey Career Highlights
Kesler, a Livonia, Michigan native, enjoyed a distinguished 16-year NHL career. He played for the Vancouver Canucks from 2003 to 2014 before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks,where he concluded his professional hockey career in 2019.
Throughout his career, Kesler represented the united States on the international stage, participating in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympic Games. He was recognized as the NHL’s top defensive forward, earning the frank J. Selke trophy in 2011, and played a key role in the Vancouver Canucks’ run to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.