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French court orders Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

French court orders Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges

Summary

Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer, has been ordered to stand trial on rape charges after a ruling from France's Court of Cassation. This follows a previous decision by a Versailles appeals court confirming the trial on June 19, 2026. The case stems from allegations made by a woman in 2023, who claims Hakimi raped her. Hakimi maintains his innocence, and his lawyer asserts that the allegations will be examined during the trial. The trial is set to present evidence from both sides in a public court setting.

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By the Numbers

•Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape dating back to 2023.
•A woman accused him after meeting via Instagram.
•Hakimi has denied the allegations from the beginning.
•The case has involved several appeals in French courts.
•Trial details will be publicly presented.

Latest Updates

3:36 PMYahoo Sports — French court confirms rape trial for PSG and Morocco star Hakimi

What they're saying

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A French court on Wednesday upheld a decision to send Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, a judicial source told AFP. An appeals court confirmed on June 19, during the World Cup, that Hakimi would stand trial in criminal court over the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, an accusation he has repeatedly denied.In February, he was ordered to stand trial before the criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department on the rape charge.
— Yahoo Sports

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