Morocco soccer star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a French rape case
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- A French appeals court confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, following an appeal against a February ruling to proceed with the trial.
- Hakimi, who denies the allegations, faces charges after a 24-year-old woman accused him of rape at his Paris home in March 2023; the court's decision comes amid the World Cup where Hakimi is playing for Morocco.
- The plaintiff's lawyer expressed relief and hope that the case will be heard at trial, emphasizing the importance of addressing sexual violence in men's football.
- Hakimi stated on social media that he believes the case would have been dismissed if he were not famous and expressed his readiness to finally speak at trial.
- Hakimi's defense criticized the complainant's credibility, citing contradictions and false statements, and expressed regret that these issues did not lead to dismissal of the case; no trial date has been set.
