On September 25, the two men responsible for the murder of Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú were sentenced. Loïk Le Priol received 26 years in prison, while Romain Bouvier received 19 years. A third individual, Le Priol’s former partner, was sentenced to three years, including 30 months of suspended sentence, and a fourth accomplice received three years with a suspended sentence. These sentences were slightly less than those requested by the prosecutor general, who, like the convicted individuals, has 10 days to appeal the decision. The defendants were 32 and 35 years old at the time of the crime and were tried four years later. They are likely to be in their early forties when they are released, with no clear professional path ahead. Le Priol, in particular, has a heavy psychological profile, raising concerns about the need for continued care and support during his incarceration and eventual reintegration into society. However, the obligation for psychological follow-up does not apply for the entire length of his sentence. Both men spent much of their adult lives associated with the Groupe union défense (GUD), a group known more for its tendency toward unrestrained violence than for any specific ideological stance. This raises concerns about whether they might return to similar circles and networks after their release. Despite some mention of the defendants’ militant commitments during the trial, the political dimension of the crime was not formally considered. Legally, Aramburú was deemed to have died as a result of a fight fueled by alcohol, and the jury did not recognize premeditation, although the public prosecutor had argued for it. As a result, the crime was classified as "homicide" rather than "murder." The accused also failed to successfully claim self-defense, and Le Priol’s argument that he suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome due to his service in the special forces was not accepted as a factor that impaired his judgment when he fired the weapon. For the victim’s family, one of the more difficult aspects of the trial was the conclusion that Aramburú was a victim of a "toxic duo" — a pair of individuals who were politically motivated but whose beliefs did not directly contribute to the chain of events leading to the crime, the escape of the perpetrators, and Le Priol’s attempt to join the International Legion in Ukraine. This group, which has attracted many French nationalists, was already largely filled with such individuals at the time. Another question that has troubled many observers is why the French military accepted a recruit like Le Priol, whose combat abilities were not in question, but who was pushed too quickly into the elite Montfort commando at just 18 years old. A soldier from the Montfort unit, who testified anonymously, described Le Priol as a firearms enthusiast and military equipment lover, decorated for his actions against jihadists in the Sahel. However, he was also described as lacking maturity, overly confident, and having difficulty accepting authority, which led to frequent disciplinary issues. Military intelligence had noted Le Priol’s leanings toward the far right as early as 2012, and he was not expelled from the army until 2017. Despite these concerns, he remained in the military for seven years before being discharged. No clear explanation has been provided for why his career in the military lasted so long or why it ultimately ended in his downfall.