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In a Paris courtroom since September 7, a trial is underway for the murder of Federico Martín Aramburú, an Argentine rugby player who was allegedly shot dead outside a restaurant in 2022. The two defendants, Loïk Le Priol, 32, and Roman Bouvier, 35, face charges of murder and attempted murder, potentially linked to their alleged membership in a violent far-right group, Groupe Union Defense (GUD).
Aramburú's mother testified that his death resulted from xenophobic insults from his alleged killers. His attorneys contend the pair acted in self-defense following a fight in a Paris restaurant that escalated into the fatal shooting. According to CCTV evidence, an altercation between Aramburú’s friends and Le Priol and Bouvier’s group turned violent, spilling into the street.
Prosecutors claim Bouvier, chauffeured by his girlfriend, Lyson Rochemir, pulled up to the brawl, opened fire, and Le Priol followed suit, shooting Aramburú multiple times. Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, 37, are also implicated in the incident. Argentina’s rugby community has closely watched the trial, remembering Aramburú’s tenure with the national team, Los Pumas.
Pumas players wore shirts reading “Justice for Fede” during a match against Australia, and local clubs, including Aramburú’s former club, CASI, displayed similar tributes. Argentina’s Rugby Union called for justice, and testimonies from Cecilia Aramburú, his mother, and Gonzalo Quesada, the former coach, have been heard. French media reported Cecilia expressed her belief that her son’s death was caused by “violent” individuals, while Quesada praised Aramburú as a respectful person.
Aramburú, 42, had three children and lived in Biarritz, France, where he worked for a tourism agency. He retired from rugby over a decade ago after a career in Europe, including stints with Biarritz, Dax, Perpignan, and Glasgow. Born in Buenos Aires in 1980, Aramburú joined CASI at 19 and made his international debut the same year.
He earned 22 caps for Argentina, scoring eight tries, and was part of the third-placed team at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Aramburú had a clean disciplinary record, described as calm and peaceful.
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