Trial opens in Paris over murder of Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu

Two ⁠former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and ​attempted murder charges.Published On 7 Sep 20267 Sep 2026The trial over the murder of former Argentina rugby international ⁠Federico Aramburu opens in ⁠Paris on Monday, more than four years after he was shot dead in the French capital following an altercation near the Boulevard Saint-Germain.Two ⁠former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and attempted murder charges.Loik Le Priol, 32, who investigators say fired the fatal shots, ⁠is charged with murder. His associate Romain Bouvier, 35, who prosecutors say also fired a weapon during the incident, is charged with attempted murder.Both men are already serving prison sentences for aggravated assault in a separate case.According to the investigation, Aramburu, 42, was having a late drink with friend and fellow former rugby player Shaun Hegarty on the terrace of the Mabillon cafe on March 19, 2022. Le Priol, Bouvier and Le Priol’s then girlfriend, Lyson Rochemir, 29, who is also on trial on an attempted murder charge, were at a nearby table.Investigators say an altercation broke out between the two groups. CCTV ⁠footage reviewed ...