Morocco footballer Hakimi to appeal rape trial order
Summary
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is appealing a court order that will send him to trial on rape charges in France. The Versailles Court of Appeals confirmed he will face criminal court over an alleged rape in 2023, which Hakimi denies.Key Facts
- Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan football player who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- He was charged with rape relating to an incident in 2023.
- The Versailles Court of Appeals upheld the decision to send Hakimi to criminal trial.
- Hakimi has filed an appeal with France’s Court of Cassation, the highest civil and criminal court.
- The alleged victim said she met Hakimi on Instagram in January 2023 and accused him of non-consensual actions including rape.
- Hakimi denies the accusations.
- The case was ongoing while Hakimi was playing as captain for Morocco during the 2026 World Cup.
- The alleged victim’s lawyer has said she will continue to seek justice through the legal process.
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