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French Court Sends Achraf Hakimi to Trial on 2023 Rape Charge

Prosecutors cite messages they say match the accuser’s account, with the PSG defender insisting on his innocence.

Overview

  • The Nanterre court accepted the prosecutor’s request on February 24, formally committing the PSG fullback to stand trial.
  • The case traces to an alleged February 2023 encounter, reported to Nogent-sur-Marne police on February 25 after the woman said she was assaulted at Hakimi’s home.
  • Prosecutors argue the narrative aligns in timing and detail with messages the complainant sent to a friend nearly in real time.
  • Hakimi denies any assault, saying only mutual hugs and consensual kisses occurred, and he posted on X that the accusation is false.
  • His lawyer alleges the accuser refused medical and DNA tests and a phone analysis, while reports note potential penalties of up to 15 years if he is convicted.