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Argentina: Two French rugby players arrested for sexual assault
Argentina: Two French rugby players arrested for sexual assault
(France 2)
Two players from the French Rugby team are the subject of a complaint for sexual assault. They are Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou. They were arrested by the Argentinian police.
The French rugby XV is in turmoil. Two of its players are the subject of a complaint for sexual assault. They are Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou. Their names were revealed by the Argentinian press and confirmed by the public prosecutor. The case was revealed last night and confirmed by the president of the French Rugby Federation, who spoke urgently.
“If the facts are proven, they are incredibly serious. We must spare a thought for the young woman.”said Florian Grill. The two players, aged 21 and 20, are still being held by the Argentine police and will be transferred to the city of Mendoza. According to the complainant, the events took place in the hotel where the Blues were staying after their match against the Pumas. The Argentine police consider her testimony credible and the examination of the young woman seems to corroborate her version.
