Retired NHL star Ryan Kesler faces fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charges as he prepares legal defense

Former NHL star Ryan Kesler faces serious legal trouble, charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The 41-year-old pleaded not guilty in a Michigan courtroom. His attorney vehemently denies the allegations, calling them baseless. This marks a dramatic shift from Kesler’s celebrated career on the ice, including Olympic appearances and a Stanley Cup Final run.