BREAKING: First Player From the 2018 WJC Scandal Turns Himself In

It was announced today that former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has turned himself in to London Police for his involvement in the scandal.

Formenton was granted leave by his NLA team Ambri-Piotta last week, and left the NHL two years ago likely due to the scandal.

Four other players have taken leave from their teams, notably Dillon Dubé, who captained the team.

Formenton's lawyers released this statement:

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