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Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi faces trial over alleged rape Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial on charges of raping a woman at his home in Paris in February 2023, AFP reported on Tuesday. That month, a woman went to a police station in Val-de-Marne, east of Paris, and said she had been raped. She recounted that a month earlier, she met Hakimi on Instagram and went to his home in a chauffeur driven car ordered by the footballer, according to a police source cited by AFP at the time. She said that Hakimi kissed her and committed acts of touching without consent, before raping her, the same source added. The woman said that she managed to push him away and a friend came to pick her up. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters In March 2023, Hakimi was charged and placed under judicial supervision. “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I contest it and everything proves that it is false,” Hakimi, who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) wrote on X. “It is as unfair to the innocent as it is to sincere vi…

Achraf Hakimi faces possible 15-year sentence as French prosecutors ... Hespress EN Friday 1 August 2025 - 18:00 French prosecutors have officially requested that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi be tried before the criminal court in Hauts-de-Seine for an alleged rape that occurred in February 2023, Le Parisien reported. The request, signed on August 1, follows a months-long investigation and could result in a trial where Hakimi, 26, faces up to 15 years in prison. The player, through his legal team, has repeatedly denied the accusations, calling them false and financially motivated. The case stems from a complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman who told police she had been raped at Hakimi’s home in Boulogne-Billancourt on February 25, 2023. According to her testimony, she met the Paris Saint-Germain defender through Instagram and visited him while his partner and children were away. The woman alleges that Hakimi forcibly kissed and touched her without consent, and then sexually assaulted her despite her protests. Although she initially declined to press formal charges, prosecutors opened an investigation, citing the gravity of the allegations. Hakimi was placed under formal judici…

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial on rape charges ... Hakimi is representing Morocco at the 2026 World CupKevin C. Cox/Getty Images Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial on rape charges by a French court after losing an appeal. The Versailles appeal court said in a statement toThe Athleticthat an investigating chamber had concluded there was sufficient evidence for the Paris Saint-Germain full-back to stand trial. Advertisement Hakimi had confirmed in Februaryhe was set to face trial. He was charged in March 2023 and has always denied any wrongdoing. Hakimi, 27, is part of Morocco’s squad at the 2026 World Cup and has played the full 90 minutes of both of their group stage matches against Brazil and Scotland. Hakimi said in a statement published on social media that he was “looking forward” to the trial, adding: “Finally, I will be able to speak”. Hakimi wrote on X on Friday: “Justice looked me in the eyes and said to me: “If you weren’t famous, there never would have been a case.” “I chose to remain silent for years. I thought that staying dignified, being patient, and trusting the justice system would allow the right decisions t…

Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial in Frace on rape charge Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape a Paris appeals court has ruled. The captain of the Moroccan team was first accused of rape in 2023, by a then 24 year old woman. In February this year, an investigative judge ruled that Hakimi would face trial followed recommendations from public prosecutors. The PSG right back appealed the decision, but today that appeal was quashed paving the way for Hakimi to be tried in a criminal court.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

French court confirms Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge <p>A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1956284">Achraf Hakimi</a> will face trial for the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1975423">alleged rape</a> of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender denies.</p> <p>In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.</p> <p>The PSG right-back and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose second match of the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Friday against Scotland, has consistently <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2002365">denied</a> any wrongdoing.</p> <p>Shortly after the Versailles Court of Appeal delivered its ruling, Hakimi wrote on X that he had been “waiting for this trial since day one”. “At last, I’ll be able to speak,” he said.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/AchrafHakimi/status/2067868374042829027'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitt…

Moroccan Football Star Achraf Hakimi to Face Rape Trial in France Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in France over allegations of rape. The Paris Saint-Germain defender and captain of the Moroccan national team faces formal charges stemming from an incident reported by an unnamed woman at his residence in the French capital in February 2023. Okay News reports that the committal order for the trial was officially confirmed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. According to the original police report, the woman stated that she met the footballer on the social media platform Instagram and travelled to his home, where she alleges he touched her without consent before raping her. The player was initially charged and placed under judicial supervision in March 2023 after the woman reported the incident to a police station in Val-de-Marne, a suburb east of Paris. Hakimi has consistently and strongly denied the allegations, taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to publicly defend his innocence. “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I contest it and everything proves that it is false,” the foo…

Achraf Hakimi, Morocco’s World Cup captain, to stand trial on rape charge A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi to be tried in France for rape, appeals court says A French court confirmed Friday that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The 27-year-old footballer, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), denies the allegations and said he was "eagerly awaiting" his trial.

Moroccan star footballer Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Morocco's star player and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

Judge orders PSG soccer star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case ... PSG defender Achraf Hakimi talks to the media before a Champions League match in September. Josep Lago/AFP/Getty Images Crime Soccer See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow AP — Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told the Associated Press on Tuesday. Hakimi’s lawyer Fanny Colin said she will appeal the judge’s decision that followed recommendations from the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office, which last August called for the player to stand trial. Colin said a date for the trial has not been set. Rachel-Flore Pardo, who represents the plaintiff, told the AP her client welcomed the order committing the case to trial “with relief,” adding it “is fully consistent with the evidence in the file.” Hakimi, one of the best defenders in the world, has denied any wrongdoing and said on X he “calmly awaits” a trial that “will allow the truth to emerge publicly.” “Today, an accusation of rape is enough to justify a trial, even though I contest it and everything shows that it is false. This is as unjust for the inno…

Achraf Hakimi's indictment on sexual assault charges was confirmed today. He will go on trial in France in the coming months. He is currently in North America playing in the #2026WorldCup with Morocco.

Achraf Hakimi rape trial: Allegations against PSG footballer explained Dom Farrell @PSG_espanol Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi says he will stand trial following an allegation of rape. The 27-year-old Morocco international denies any wrongdoing and has welcomed the opportunity to attempt to clear his name. A date for the trial is yet to be set. Here, we break down the allegations against Hakimi, his response and what happens next. MORE:World Cup 2026 Group C schedule for Brazil, Scotland, Morocco and Haiti The case relates to an alleged incident from February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman claimed Hakimi assaulted her. The plaintiff said she met Hakimi via Instagram in January 2023 and the footballer ordered her a taxi to his house. She claimed he kissed her, touched her without consent, and raped her. The Nanterre prosecutor's office, which has jurisdiction for the suburb of Paris where the attack is alleged to have taken place, opened an investigation in 2023 and confirmed on Tuesday that Hakimi would stand trial,as per The Guardian. On Tuesday, February 24, Hakimistated via his X account that the case would be going to trial. "Today, a rape accusation is…