This Monday, the Mendoza prosecutor's office authorized the exit from Argentina for French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, allowing them to travel to France. However, their departure is contingent upon a hearing set for Tuesday that will evaluate the completion of psychological assessments related to their case.
Auradou and Jegou, both 21 years old, are currently facing serious charges of aggravated gang rape stemming from an incident on July 6-7 in Mendoza, where they allegedly assaulted a 39-year-old Argentinian woman in a hotel room after a match against Argentina. The players maintain that their sexual encounter was consensual, rejecting any allegations of violence.
The case has seen significant developments, with the players initially detained for ten days before being placed under house arrest. They were released on August 12 due to inconsistencies in the complainant's statements. After regaining their passports, they traveled to Buenos Aires but were prohibited from leaving Argentina until the prosecutor's office granted permission on Monday.
The upcoming hearing will be critical, as it will determine whether the players can definitively leave the country. If the court rules in their favor, they could be on a flight to France as early as Wednesday morning. However, their return will come with stipulations, including the requirement to report to the Argentine consulate in France if summoned.
As the situation unfolds, the legal proceedings surrounding Auradou and Jegou continue to attract attention, highlighting the complexities involved in cases of this nature.
