July 12th 2024.
It has recently come to light that two French national team rugby players, Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, are currently in custody in Argentina. The two have been charged with the rape of a woman in the city of Mendoza, after France's victory over Argentina on Saturday. The woman claims that she was taken back to the players' hotel and subjected to repeated sexual assault and physical abuse by Jegou, 21, and Auradou, 20. She also alleges that they prevented her from leaving for several hours.
Following an investigation, the pair were arrested on suspicion of aggravated rape earlier this week. The prosecutor's office in Mendoza has authorized charges against them, and they will remain in detention until their trial. Jegou and Auradou have denied the allegations, stating that the sexual encounter was consensual. They chose not to testify at a hearing yesterday.
The alleged attack took place at the Diplomatic Hotel, where the French national team was staying during their tour of South America. The players were arrested after the victim reported the incident to the police and underwent physical examinations. She also sought medical treatment for her injuries and emotional distress.
If convicted, the players could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a minimum of eight years for aggravated sexual assault in Argentina. Their lawyer, German Hnatow, maintains that his clients are innocent and that the sexual encounter was consensual. He stated that the players are confident in their version of events and are worried about the situation they have been thrust into.
The victim's lawyer, Natacha Romano, claims that her client met the players at a nightclub and was later subjected to violent and non-consensual sexual acts. She also alleges that the players prevented her from leaving the hotel room. However, the defense argues that there are witnesses and security footage that show the victim leaving the hotel without any visible injuries.
Meanwhile, the French Rugby Federation president, Florian Gill, who is currently in Argentina, has expressed his concern for the players and stated that they have a different version of events. He also urged for a swift resolution to the case by the Argentine justice system. The French team will face Argentina again this Saturday in Buenos Aires, and Jegou and Auradou have been replaced in the squad by other players.
As the legal process continues, the truth about what happened that night in the hotel room remains to be seen. Both the victim and the accused maintain their innocence, and it is now up to the judicial system to determine the outcome of this case.
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