Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersFebruary 24, 2026 at 01:49 PM

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Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi will face a trial for rape allegations made against him in 2023. The 27-year-old Morocco national team player denies the accusations, which were first made by a woman who refused to cooperate with investigations and medical examinations. A Nanterre prosecutor's office confirmed that Hakimi's case has been sent to trial, citing "a word of a woman" as the basis for the accusation. Hakimi's lawyer stated that the case rests solely on her testimony, which was obstructed by the plaintiff. The trial is expected to allow the truth to come out publicly, according to Hakimi's statement. The case will proceed despite Hakimi's denial and his team's claims of a flawed investigation process.

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