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Dax Rugby Players Convicted; Minors Sentenced for Fatal Stone-Throwing

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Ratu Nacika from Dax rugby club was sentenced for sexual assault, while two minors in Reunion Island received nine years for a fatal stone-throwing incident.


Dax Rugby Players Convicted of Sexual Assault

On November 7, Ratu Nacika, a 27-year-old third-row player, was sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for sexual assault against two waitresses in Dax. The incidents occurred on November 2, following a rugby match where USD Dax triumphed over Nice in Pro D2. Nacika was found guilty of committing the assaults while heavily intoxicated, along with charges of violence against a customer and property damage in one of the bars. His teammate, Jope Naseara, 21, faces separate charges related to violence against a bar manager and a customer, with his court appearance scheduled for May 5, 2024.

US Dax's president, Benjamin Gufflet, stated the club aims to cooperate fully with investigations while respecting the victims and the club's partners. Disciplinary actions against both players are underway, contingent on the severity of the established facts and their responses to the allegations.

Minors Sentenced for Fatal Stone-Throwing Incident in Reunion Island

In a separate case, two minors aged 15 and 16 were sentenced to nine years in prison by the juvenile court in Saint-Denis, Reunion Island, for causing the death of a 25-year-old mother. The tragic incident occurred on September 30, 2023, when the minors threw stones from a bridge onto a busy road, hitting the victim in the face as she was a passenger in a vehicle. She succumbed to her injuries shortly after.

The court found that the minors had intentionally assaulted the victim, resulting in her death without the intent to kill. They had transported the stones to the bridge using a cart stolen from a nearby supermarket. The trial was held behind closed doors due to the defendants' ages, and two other minors received lesser sentences of 18 months with a three-year probation period.

Legal Consequences and Community Reactions

Both cases highlight significant issues regarding youth behavior and accountability in society. The Dax rugby incident raises questions about the conduct of professional athletes and the responsibilities of sports clubs in managing player behavior. Meanwhile, the Reunion Island case underscores the severe consequences of reckless actions by minors, prompting discussions on juvenile justice and community safety.

As these cases unfold, they serve as critical reminders of the impact of individual actions on the community and the importance of legal accountability.

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