Morocco and PSG star Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape: Appeals court confirms
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Morocco and PSG star Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape: Appeals court confirms
Achraf Hakimi faces trial on rape charge as World Cup looms
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A Paris appeals court ruled Friday that Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape, confirming a lower-court decision that clears the way for a criminal court hearing. The Versailles appeals court upheld the investigative judge’s February ruling to proceed with the case, rejecting Hakimi’s appeal and allowing prosecutors to move forward with charges filed in 2023. The decision comes during the World Cup, where Hakimi captains Morocco’s national team.
The case stems from a complaint filed in February 2023 by a 24-year-old woman who accused Hakimi of rape. Investigative judges in France subsequently recommended a trial, and in February 2026, a judge formally ruled that Hakimi would face trial. Hakimi, who has consistently denied the allegations, appealed that decision, but the Versailles appeals court quashed his appeal on Friday, confirming the trial will proceed in a criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department.
French prosecutors had already recommended proceeding to trial, and the appeals court’s decision aligns with their assessment. Hakimi’s legal team has argued that his reputation has made him a target, while the complainant’s lawyer expressed hope that the trial would empower others to come forward in sexual violence cases. The court’s confirmation Friday removes the final procedural obstacle before the trial can begin.
The timing of the ruling—during the World Cup—adds political and media scrutiny to the case. Hakimi remains a central figure for both PSG and Morocco, and the trial’s outcome could have significant repercussions for his career and public standing. The criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine will now set a date for the trial, though no immediate schedule has been announced.
Legal experts note that the appeals court’s decision reflects the procedural rigor of the French justice system, where appeals do not automatically halt proceedings unless judges find serious flaws. The confirmation Friday underscores that the case meets the evidentiary threshold to proceed to trial. Hakimi’s legal team has not indicated whether further appeals are planned, but the Versailles ruling closes one major procedural avenue.
For the complainant, the decision represents a hard-won step toward accountability. Her lawyer told French media that the trial could send a broader message about addressing sexual violence, particularly in cases involving high-profile defendants. The court’s ruling Friday ensures that the allegations will be tested in a public forum, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has drawn international attention.
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nrc · about 5 hours ago
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courrier international · about 5 hours ago
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mediapart · about 6 hours ago
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der standard · about 6 hours ago
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il fatto quotidiano · about 6 hours ago
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france24 · about 6 hours ago
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