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A few days before the examination of the request for dismissal of the two French internationals, the plaintiff’s lawyers requested the recusal of the judge in charge of the case. The appeal will be studied this Friday, at 7 p.m. (French time).
This could be yet another twist in the Jegou-Auradou affair. The plaintiff’s lawyers formally requested the recusal of Eleonora Arenas, the judge in charge of the case, according to information from Le Parisien. The defense of the woman who accuses the two players of aggravated rape in a meeting, believes that there is “a latent risk of lack of impartiality”.
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The Argentine judge is notably criticized for her lack of respect for the new elements brought to the file. Defense attorneys have provided testimony from medical experts that they say is “vitally important.” For her part, Eleonora Arenas refused to take them into consideration.
A hearing postponed again?
This appeal, brought by defense lawyers, has “very little chance of succeeding” writes Le Parisien. He will be examined this Friday at 3 p.m., in Mendoza (7 p.m. in France). This new procedure should not have any impact on the dismissal hearing, which is scheduled to take place this Monday, November 25, at 1 p.m. (French time).
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As a reminder, although authorized to return to French soil, Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou remain indicted for aggravated rape in a meeting. The alleged events took place on the night of July 6 to 7, while the XV of France was touring Argentina. Since then, Palois and Rochelais have been re-authorized by their club to play in the Top 14.
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