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Paris trial examines murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Aramburú

The trial of Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier for the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú has entered a critical phase in Paris. Aramburú, a former Los Pumas player and Biarritz Olympique champion, was shot and killed following an altercation at a bar in the Saint-Germain district.

During recent hearings, investigators presented ballistic evidence and surveillance footage that challenges the defendants' claims of self-defense. Forensic analysis indicates that ten shots were fired within eight seconds, contradicting assertions that warning shots were made. Investigators testified that the rapid discharge of the weapon suggests an intent to kill rather than a defensive response.

Surveillance footage also showed Le Priol loading a weapon prior to the fight. The prosecution has highlighted that two of the four defendants have ties to far-right extremist groups. The trial continues to examine the timeline of the fatal encounter, which began with a verbal dispute and ended in a shooting on a public street.

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Club Atlético San Isidro · Federico Martin Aramburú · Loïk Le Priol · Paris · Paris Assize Court · Romain Bouvier · Shaun Hegarty

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