Argentine Court Drops Rape Charges Against French Rugby Players

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou were cleared of aggravated rape charges, but the plaintiff's lawyer plans to appeal the decision.

The Argentine court ruled that the sexual encounter between the rugby players and the plaintiff was consensual, leading to a dismissal of the case.
The decision follows months of legal proceedings, during which inconsistencies in the plaintiff's account were highlighted by the defense.
The judge's ruling aligns with the prosecution's recommendation to drop the charges due to insufficient evidence of a crime.
The plaintiff's lawyer has announced an appeal, arguing that the ruling overlooks critical evidence and procedural impartiality concerns.
Both players, who returned to France in September, have resumed their professional rugby careers and are now eligible for selection in the French national team.