2024-08-06 19:59:16
“No no! » This Tuesday, 10 am, in front of the Mendoza justice center. Under a gray sky, wind and six degrees, around twenty activists from the feminist collective “Ni Una Menos” (no less), the largest in the country, sing their words under the unseemly gaze of the police. There is nothing to discourage the members of this organization, which has become a model throughout Latin America since its birth in 2015. “We will stay here as long as we need because today is an important day”announces Aitana Anzorena, one of the figures of the group.
At the same time, in the lawyer’s court, the woman is accusing the French rugby players, Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, of being sexually assaulted, said Darío Nora, the lawyer in charge of the case. look. A key moment in the legal process. “We came to give him our support because we believe himexplained Aitana Anzorena. Without aggression. Just with a few signs. However, they won’t let us in…Your lawyer contacted us a few days ago. Our presence here is clear. We want justice to be done. And remember that no means no. »
A little further, the reception of the public prosecutor’s office of Mendoza was ringing, invaded by French and Argentine journalists about thirty. Members of the accuser’s family – whose identities have not been released and who were not seen Tuesday – are, understandably, present. They refused to talk to the media. At 1:58 pm, counsel for both finally left the elevator together, after an extended hearing, which began shortly after 10 am.
Quickly surrounded by microphones and cameras, Natacha Romano, who represented the plaintiff, ensured that the hearing took place. “unfortunately”. Before revealing that your client, who also benefits from psychological support, has to “Wait twice” in your story, tired.
The accuser “provided details”
“The lawyer allowed his brother to enterhe explained. He was very tired and felt very anxious. » Natacha Romano believes she is the client “information provided” faced with questions from the prosecution and defense, and that “Your story is clear and specific”. It is also mentioned “Audio” to which the accused suffer “Details provided with great calm”. Messages “taken by his friend in which tone he spoke (actors) developed”later identified Mauricio Cardello, who also represents the accused.
While the lawyers of the defendants came out, Natacha Romano ended his brief intervention by discussing the hearing of Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou before the prosecutor, scheduled for this Wednesday. “They will not answer any questions, either from the prosecution or from the prosecution, so it will be a completely prepared story”he said.
“Today the innocence of the two actors has been demonstrated” according to their lawyer
A few minutes later, Rafael Cúneo Libarona, the Argentine lawyer for the French nationals, stood in front of the microphones and yet confirmed the opposite: “Our clients will answer all questions from the prosecution, the prosecution and the defense with open armshe said. We have nothing to hide. » The Council, the brother of the current Minister of Justice, also noted “Famous Contradictions” in the plaintiff’s statement, which he regretted not doing “he doesn’t want to give his phone to the courts to be able to determine what happened”. “Today the ignorance of two French players is highlightedhe announced. They will return to normal life soon. Sooner or later, they will represent their country again. They are saddened and very angry because they know that they are acting dishonestly. »
The third row of La Rochelle Oscar Jegou and the second row of Pau Hugo Auradou, both 21 years old, were accused of gang rape by a 39-year-old woman from Argentina. The alleged events took place on the night of Saturday July 6 to Sunday July 7 in room 603 of the diplomatic hotel in Mendoza, after an evening in a bar and then a nightclub after the trial match won by the Blues against Pumas (28-13). ). The two rugby players declare their innocence, knowing the sexual relationship is acceptable and rejecting any form of violence.
Currently under house arrest, with an electronic bracelet, in Mendoza, they will be interviewed by the district attorney general on Wednesday morning, from 9:30 local time (2:30 pm in France). This Monday, August 12, will also take place the so-called “pretrial detention”, during which the prosecutors can, if they think it is justified in view of the elements provided in the file, ask for taking them in advance of the investigation. their detention or release during judicial investigation. A decision which will then fall to a judge.
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