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Trial Opens in Paris Over Killing of Argentine Rugby Star

Prosecutors must resolve whether shots were meant to kill with two defendants tied to far‑right groups facing possible life terms.

Le Priol, 32, and Bouvier, 35, have been charged with murder and attempted murder respectively
Aramburu earned 22 caps for Argentina from 2004 to 2009

Overview

  • The trial began on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, and is scheduled to run until a verdict on Sept. 25, 2026.
  • Loïk Le Priol is charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder; both are in custody and face life sentences if convicted.
  • Investigators say CCTV and a reconstruction show Bouvier fired first from a Jeep and Le Priol then fired multiple close‑range shots; both men have admitted firing but deny intent to kill.
  • Federico Martín Aramburú was shot dead after a March 19, 2022, late‑night altercation in Paris and his family and the Argentine rugby community have called for justice.
  • The case highlights the defendants' prior convictions and ties to far‑right activism and could shape public debate over extremist violence and accountability if the court finds criminal intent.