Patrick Kane will not face charges following sexual assault investigation

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane will not be charged following the conclusion of a sexual assault investigation, Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita said in a statement Thursday.

Sedita cited "material inconsistencies" between the complainant's accounts and those of other witnesses, DNA results, and the fact that both physical and forensic evidence contradict her claim.

The district attorney confirmed that the complainant, a 21-year-old woman, decided not to go forward with criminal prosecution. She signed a Non-Prosecution Affidavit indicating the following:

"That after fully discussing all the circumstances with my attorney, I have decided I do not wish to criminally prosecute the charges which stem out of this investigation. I do so of my own free will and without any promises or compensation.”

Sedita summarized the findings and decision by explaining why the case will not be presented to a grand jury.

"The totality of the credible evidence - the proof - does not sufficiently substantiate the complainant’s allegation that she was raped by Patrick Kane and this so-called 'case' is rife with reasonable doubt."

The decision was made after a three-month investigation stemming from allegations in Hamburg, N.Y.

"We knew all along that Patrick didn't do anything wrong," Kane's agent, Pat Brisson, told Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times.

"We are pleased with the results from the investigation," he added. "It's finally concluded."