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Paris trial of Federico Aramburú murder

Overview

In September 2026, a trial commenced in Paris regarding the March 19, 2022, fatal shooting of former Argentine international rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.

The proceedings involve several defendants linked to far-right extremist groups, specifically the now-dissolved Groupe Union Défense (GUD). Loïk Le Priol, a 32-year-old former military member, is the primary accused for the murder. During the trial, Le Priol admitted to firing the shots but claimed he acted in self-defense. His lawyer, Xavier Nogueras, argued that Le Priol’s actions should be viewed in the context of military trauma stemming from a 2014 plane crash response.

Romain Bouvier, 35, faces charges for the attempted murder of Aramburú’s business partner, Shaun Hegarty; Bouvier admitted to firing but denied any intent to kill, claiming his actions were intended only as a deterrent.

As the trial continues, evidence has focused on reconstructing the timeline, which began with a verbal altercation at the Le Mabillon café. Surveillance footage presented in court shows Le Priol handling a knife and loading a weapon prior to the confrontation.

Testimony from investigators and ballistic experts has challenged the self-defense claims. Experts noted that ten shots were fired in total within a very short timeframe. One investigator testified that “when you empty your magazine against an unarmed person, it is an intention to kill,” suggesting the rapid discharge is characteristic of those intending to kill rather than providing a warning.

Lyson Rochemir, Le Priol’s former partner, is on trial for complicity, alongside a fourth individual accused of concealing evidence or assisting Bouvier during his flight from authorities. The prosecution characterizes the attack as a “premeditated project,” while the defense denies any premeditation or racist motivation. A verdict is expected by September 25.

Entities

Federico Martin Aramburú · Romain Bouvier · Loïk Le Priol · Shaun Hegarty · Paris Assize Court

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Paris trial examines evidence in Federico Martin Aramburu murder

    The Paris trial for the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú focuses on ballistic evidence and surveillance footage that challenges the defendants' claims of self-defense.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 38 sources
    Federico Aramburú murder trial begins in Paris

    The trial of Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier has begun in Paris for the 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Aramburú. Both defendants face potential life sentences.

  3. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    Paris trial begins for murder of former Argentine rugby player Federico Aramburú

    The trial of two far-right militants begins in Paris for the 2022 murder of former Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú.

Sources

0223.com.ar · 1001infos.net · actu.fr · al-monitor.com · aljazeera.com · bienpublic.com · canal13sanjuan.com · capital.pe · centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · clubmidland.com.ar · cordobaxv.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · delabahia.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · DNA.fr · elciudadanoweb.com · eldia.com · eldia.com.ar · eleco.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · estrepublicain.fr · europesays.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · haitigazette.com · independent.co.uk · information.tv5monde.com · jamaicainquirer.com · labandadiario.com.ar · Lalsace.fr · leral.net · lesgiletsjaunesdeforcalquier.fr · lindependant.fr · m.midi-olympique.fr · mejorinformado.com · minutesports.fr · nachrichten.fr · news.yam.md · newsday.com · newsonline.com.ar · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · noticiasargentinas.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · noticiasdeNavarra.com · notretemps.com · nouvelles-du-monde.com · oisehebdo.fr · perfil.com · petrader.com

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