Three Former Rugby Players Sentenced to 12-14 Years for 2017 Gang Rape

A French court convicted the ex-Grenoble players for assaulting a student after a night of heavy drinking, with two others receiving lesser sentences for failing to intervene.

Denis Coulson, Loïck Jammes, and Rory Grice were sentenced to 14 and 12 years in prison for the gang rape of a 20-year-old student in Bordeaux in 2017.
The assault occurred after a night of heavy drinking following a rugby match, with the victim found heavily intoxicated and unable to consent.
Two other individuals, Chris Farrell and Dylan Hayes, received suspended sentences for failing to prevent the crime despite witnessing the events.
Defense lawyers announced plans to appeal the verdicts, arguing the sentences were excessively harsh given the time elapsed and lack of prior detention.
The case has sparked broader discussions about consent and accountability in sports, with the victim's lawyers emphasizing the significance of the ruling for women and the rugby community.