Argentina: Legal team to seek acquittal of French rugby players in rape scandal
The legal team representing French international rugby players Oscar Jégou and Hugo Araudou in a rape case in Argentina revealed that they would seek acquittal due to inconsistencies in the woman’s statements. The psychological report on the alleged victim indicated discrepancies and contradictions, leading the defense to push for case dismissal.
After being incarcerated and then under house arrest, the players left Argentina but the legal battle continues. Local experts discredited the accuser’s account, highlighting fabrications, lack of credibility, and attempts to manipulate information in her favor.
The woman’s narrative of the alleged assault was deemed unreliable, with medical conditions explaining her injuries. The defense emphasized the need for justice and the danger of false accusations leading to wrongful imprisonment.