Report: Kane meets with police investigators
Updates have been few and far between in the ongoing investigation around Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane. However, Kane and his attorney, Paul Cambria, recently met with investigators from the Hamburg Police Department and Erie County District Attorney’s office according to the Buffalo News.
Kane is accused of raping a woman in his home, according to reports from the Buffalo News. The 26-year-old Blackhawks forward has not been charged with a crime, however, as the investigation stemming from the alleged incident on Aug. 2 continues.
Due to a personal policy of District Attorney Frank Sedita, his office has not even confirmed that Kane is the subject of an investigation. The Hamburg Police chief only went so far as to say that the department is investigating an incident that allegedly occurred at Kane’s home.
The investigation is now stretching into its third week. The Buffalo News cited law enforcement and victims advocacy sources who stated that lengthy investigations such as this are not uncommon given the circumstances:
Authorities are methodical and cautious in seeking facts that could lead to charges or perhaps exonerate the 26-year-old Kane.
Without a confession in a rape case, law enforcement officials and those who advocate for rape victims agree, it can take weeks, months, and sometimes longer to make an arrest.
The Blackhawks star has not commented publicly since the alleged incident. Kane had a private party to celebrate his day with the Stanley Cup Aug. 8, a day after police confirmed their investigation, but has remained out of the public eye. His likeness was recently removed from the cover of the forthcoming NHL 16 video game from EA Sports, and he will not be used in the game’s marketing.
Both the NHL and the Blackhawks have been mostly quiet on the investigation.
‘Chicago owner Rocky Wirtz told the Chicago Tribune only that he was “disappointed, but hopeful” about the investigation about two weeks ago.
The NHL has not yet taken any action, but deputy commissioner Bill Daly told the Chicago Sun-Times that the league is “doing everything we need to be doing” in regards to following the investigation.
NHL training camps are set to officially open Sept. 17.
Should the investigation stretch into training camp, the NHL could potentially suspend Kane indefinitely, barring him from participating in team activities. However, it appears unlikely the league will act until they have more information regarding the case.
There’s still a lot left to play out, and it appears that law enforcement officials are going to take all the time they need before reaching a decision on whether or not to file charges against Kane.
Patrick Kane reportedly met with law enforcement officials. (USATSI)
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