The French Court of Appeal has confirmed that footballer Achraf Hakimi must appear before the court regarding the ongoing rape case. While the decision from the Versailles Court of Appeal was issued on Friday, the specific date for the trial has not yet been established. This development follows Hakimi’s previous legal action, wherein he filed an appeal against the ruling of the investigating magistrate.
That magistrate had initially recommended that the case proceed to trial, a recommendation that was made by the prosecutor’s office. The preliminary charges of rape were brought against Hakimi in March 2023. The accusations originated from a 24-year-old woman who alleged that the professional footballer raped her at a residence located on the outskirts of Paris.
Throughout the proceedings, Hakimi has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The confirmation of his mandatory appearance signals a continuation of the judicial process for the PSG player. The ruling came several hours before the Morocco-Scotland match in Group C of the World Cup, drawing media attention to the legal proceedings surrounding the athlete.
The court’s decision dictates the next steps for the investigation, placing the focus squarely on the formal hearings ahead for Hakimi.
Topics: #hakimi #court #appeal
