Demands for Trial on “Assassination” Charges
After two and a half years of investigation, the Paris public prosecutor’s office is calling for two far-right militants, Loïk Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, to be tried for “assassination” for their roles in the death of former Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu. The tragic incident occurred in March 2022 when Aramburu was fatally shot outside a Parisian bar.
The Fatal Altercation
The altercation began in the early hours of the morning on March 19, 2022, when Aramburu and a friend were seated at a bar terrace in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. The conflict escalated, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in Aramburu being shot multiple times as he left the bar with his friend.
Arrests and Seized Weapons
Subsequently, Loïk Le Priol, a former military man turned oyster farmer and ex-militant of the extreme right-wing group known as Groupe union défense (GUD), was apprehended at a Hungarian border post. Meanwhile, Romain Bouvier, also a former GUD militant, was arrested without incident at a parking area in Paris. Police discovered a cache of firearms and extremist paraphernalia at Bouvier’s residence, including weapons, ammunition, a Hitler statue, and an original copy of Mein Kampf.
Denials and Justifications
Throughout the investigation, both Le Priol and Bouvier denied premeditation in the killing of Aramburu. Bouvier claimed he fired his weapon in self-defense after feeling threatened by Aramburu, stating that he did not intend to harm or kill the rugby player. However, two of the bullets fired by Bouvier struck Aramburu, leading to his tragic death.
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