Here’s what DA Frank Dunnick told Los Angeles News Group colleague Larry Altman, who covered the Slava Voynov saga from start to finish:
“I hope that the victim is safe wherever she ends up and I hope she never has to go through any treatment like this in the future.”
“Los Angeles Kings’ Slava Voynov, of Russia, handles the puck during the second period in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)”
Here’s Slava Voynov’s statement, via attorney Rolland Hedges:
“Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players’ Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process of returning to Russia with my family. I sincerely apologize to those in and around the game of hockey, who have been affected by my situation, and I also wish the Players of the LA Kings success in the future”.