Hakimi Expresses Confidence After Court Confirms Trial Proceedings
Hakimi denies rape charges and expresses trial confidence after court confirms proceedings.
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Achraf Hakimi Rape Trial
French appeals court upholds rape trial referral for PSG footballer Achraf Hakimi, confirming judicial decision on allegations from February 2023. Hakimi denies charges as trial proceedings advance.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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French appeals court confirms Achraf Hakimi will face trial for rape
The Versailles appeals court announced on June 19, 2026 that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will be tried for rape before the criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine. The decision confirms the charge brought by a woman who filed a complaint in February 2023, alleging she was sexually assaulted by the PSG defender.
Achraf Hakimi denies rape allegation and expresses confidence in trial
Achraf Hakimi, the PSG defender and Morocco national team captain, maintains his denial of the rape charge, calling it a false accusation. He stated on social media that he has waited for the trial since the accusation began and now anticipates it with urgency, saying he can finally speak publicly about the allegations against him.
Achraf Hakimi denies rape allegations and contests trial referral
Achraf Hakimi has consistently denied the rape allegations against him. His legal defense argues that the accusation relies solely on the woman's testimony and that she has obstructed investigations. His attorney contends that messages between the accuser and her friend suggest an intent to extort money from Hakimi. In January 2025, Hakimi broke his silence, stating the accusation is false and that only consensual kissing and a back caress with agreement occurred.
Kylian Mbappé cited as potential witness in Hakimi rape trial
French national team striker Kylian Mbappé is expected to be called as a witness in Achraf Hakimi's rape trial. Mbappé provided two written statements to judicial authorities describing communications with Hakimi on the evening in question. In his second statement, Mbappé clarified that Hakimi told him about intimate caresses and that he sensed no refusal from the woman.
Woman alleges rape by PSG footballer Achraf Hakimi in February 2023
A 24-year-old woman filed a complaint alleging that PSG defender Achraf Hakimi raped her on the night of February 24-25, 2023. According to her account, she met Hakimi on Instagram in January 2023 and went to his residence via a ride-sharing service on the evening in question. She alleged that Hakimi kissed her without consent and committed sexual assault before she was able to leave approximately one hour later.
French appeals court confirms trial proceedings for Achraf Hakimi on rape charges
The Versailles appeals court upheld the decision to refer Achraf Hakimi to criminal court for trial on rape charges. The decision was rendered on June 19, 2026, confirming an earlier instruction judge's ruling from February 2026 that ordered the trial to proceed in the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court.
Achraf Hakimi plays in World Cup while rape trial proceedings advance
Despite facing rape charges and trial proceedings being confirmed, PSG defender Achraf Hakimi continues to play in the World Cup for Morocco. He was selected as team captain and played in Morocco's second match against Scotland on June 21, 2026, in the United States.
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French court confirms trial proceedings against PSG's Hakimi on rape charges
French court advances trial proceedings against Hakimi on rape charges; footballer denies allegations.