Paris court begins trial for murder of Federico Aramburu
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The trial regarding the 2022 shooting death of former Argentina international rugby player Federico Aramburu begins Monday in Paris. Defendants Loik Le Priol and Romain Bouvier face murder and attempted murder charges related to the incident outside the Mabillon cafe. Prosecutors allege the two men, both associated with a far-right group, engaged in an altercation with the athlete and his companion, Shaun Hegarty, before firing weapons at the scene. Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino are also on trial for their roles in the event and subsequent efforts to evade arrest. The proceedings are scheduled to conclude on September 25 with a court verdict. Aramburu, who played professionally for Biarritz and Perpignan, was 42 years old at the time of his death.
- •Federico Aramburu was killed in a shooting incident on March 19, 2022.
- •Loik Le Priol and Romain Bouvier face charges of murder and attempted murder.
- •Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino also face criminal charges connected to the case.
- •The trial in Paris is scheduled to run until September 25.
- •Defendants face possible life sentences if convicted on the current charges.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Trial opens in Paris for murder of Argentina rugby star
"PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The trial for 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.
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