CNN —Canadian hockey player Matthew Petgrave has begun crowdfunding to help cover his legal fees in connection with the death of fellow hockey player Adam Johnson. “This is especially challenging because my UK Visa has expired, preventing me from working as a professional ice hockey player while I continue to need legal assistance,” he adds. CNN has contacted Burton Copeland, the law firm listed on the crowdfunding page as Petgrave’s representatives, for comment. Your support has been invaluable to me and my family during this incredibly difficult time.”As of Tuesday, the crowdfunding page had raised £8,800 (over $11,000) of the £300,000 (about $379,300) stretch target at the time of publication. “This complex investigation into Adam’s death remains ongoing and we are continuing to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Persons: Matthew Petgrave, Adam Johnson, Johnson, ”, Petgrave, ” CrowdJustice, Burton Copeland, “, Bruce Bennett, Adam, Becs Horsfall, Benjamin Wood Organizations: CNN, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Sheffield, Police, Visa, The New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Madison, Garden, South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield City Council, Crown Prosecution Service Locations: Canadian, England, New York City, Sheffield