Argentine Court Upholds Non-Lieu for French Rugby Players Accused of Assault

Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou face no trial after judges cite insufficient evidence, but further legal appeals remain possible.

An Argentine appeals court confirmed the non-lieu ruling for French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, citing a lack of evidence to support the accusations of aggravated sexual assault.
The initial charges stemmed from an alleged incident during the XV de France's tour in Mendoza, Argentina, in July 2024, following a night of post-match celebrations.
The players' lawyer, Antoine Vey, expressed relief at the decision, calling it definitive in terms of Argentine law, though the accuser may pursue further appeals to higher courts, including international bodies.
The French Rugby Federation decided not to sanction the players, allowing them to return to international play despite public criticism and controversy surrounding their reinstatement.
The accuser's legal team has vowed to exhaust all possible legal avenues, including appeals to the provincial and national supreme courts, as well as potentially the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.