French court sentences two men over 2022 murder of Argentine rugby star
A trial in Paris concluded with convictions and prison sentences for the killing of former Argentina international Federico Martín Aramburú.
What happened
Federico Martín Aramburú, a former Argentine rugby international, was shot dead after a dispute at a Paris brasserie in March 2022.123
A French court found the defendants guilty and jailed Loïk Le Priol for 26 years and Romain Bouvier for 19 years over the killing.2
One of the suspects asked forgiveness from the victim's family as the trial concluded.1
One of those convicted was described as a former member of a violent far-right group, and the altercation was reported to have occurred near Boulevard Saint-Germain.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details of the original dispute that preceded the shooting.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the reaction of Aramburú's family or rugby community to the verdict beyond the request for forgiveness.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Latin America
- 2Buenos Aires TimesARPrivate
French court jails two over Federico Martín Aramburú's murder
Europe
- 1France 24FRPublic broadcaster
Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness
Southeast Asia
- 3The Straits TimesSGPrivate
Former far-right group member found guilty of murdering Argentina rugby star