2024-07-11 18:40:13
Early Wednesday morning in Argentina, Rafael Cúneo Libarona agreed to take note of the scandal rocking the rugby world. The Argentine lawyer represented Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, two French players accused of sexually assaulting a woman who accused him on Sunday, a day after the Blues won against Pumas (28-13) in Mendoza, in central – western Argentina.
“What is your line of defense after speaking with Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou?
RAFAEL CUNEO LABARONA. I spoke with them yesterday (Tuesday), for quite a while. I don’t speak French but I know English, so we communicate like that, with the help of the staff (of Blues). I believe in what they tell me. There is no violence on their part. I respect what they say to me, just as I respect what the victim says. We should not try to argue, but use legal weapons to do good work. You should always treat the other party with great respect.
Forensic information conducted on the accused, however, seems to suggest that his story is credible…
I don’t have access to the file. It will have to be analyzed. Giving an opinion would be premature on my part.
What did the two actors tell you?
I cannot give you details out of respect for their families. But everything that happened in the room was peaceful. The lady, from Argentina, is between thirty and forty years old from what I know. They are young (21 years for Jegou, 20 for Auradou). These are young people who have received a good education, athletes who represent their country. It never crossed their minds to behave in this way. They do not resort to violence. The rugby player, who knows how to touch the field, is prepared from a very young age not to be violent. I believe in what they tell me.
“I will provide evidence that seems important to me”
What is the psychological state that they have?
They are very worried and scared. It is not easy to be in prison in Argentina without speaking Spanish. We are all anxious and trying to do the best job possible.
What do you know about how this evening takes place from Saturday to Sunday?
Hugo (Auradou) returns first with this woman he met at a nightclub where he went dancing. They took a taxi home, but I don’t know when. Later, they have a romantic relationship. Another actor, accompanied by a woman, was also in the taxi. Hugo and Oscar (Jegou) share the same room in this hotel. Oscar came home later and went to sleep in the second bed. He did not engage in sexual activity with them. Then, I don’t know why, he decided to change the beds. But I do not yet know if there is still a sexual relationship with Oscar. I cannot confirm this.
Have both actors been too drunk?
I do not have this information.
Is the accused in his normal state?
I still don’t know if he has been drinking.
What are the following deadlines in this legal process?
Talk to the judge, the prosecutor, see and analyze the file. I will provide evidence that seems important to me. The most important thing will be to get their freedom. That’s my main goal. The players will arrive in the afternoon by land with police officers. They don’t take air for economic reasons: air travel is expensive in Argentina, it’s a classic technique. I have no doubt that they are innocent. I am 100% sure of this. »
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