Achraf Hakimi Appeals Rape Case Dismissal as Trial Looms
Achraf Hakimi Seeks Dismissal Of Rape Case At Versailles Court, To Face Trial If Appeal Is Rejected

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Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain defender, is seeking to dismiss a rape case against him during a hearing at the Versailles appeals court. If his appeal is denied, he will face trial for allegedly raping a woman in February 2023, a charge he denies.
- 01Hakimi, 27, was formally charged with rape after a woman accused him in February 2023.
- 02His lawyer, Fanny Colin, argues the case relies solely on the woman's testimony, claiming she obstructed investigations.
- 03The alleged victim met Hakimi through Instagram and claimed he assaulted her at his home.
- 04Hakimi joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after stints with Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund.
- 05He is expected to play in the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30, 2024.
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Achraf Hakimi, the 27-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is contesting a rape charge against him during a hearing at the Versailles appeals court, located west of Paris. The case stems from an incident in February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman accused Hakimi of rape after meeting him through Instagram. Following the accusation, Hakimi was formally charged and placed under judicial supervision. His lawyer, Fanny Colin, contends that the case is based solely on the woman's word, noting that she obstructed investigations by refusing medical examinations and not providing the names of key witnesses. If the court rejects Hakimi's appeal to dismiss the case, he will face trial on the charges at an undetermined date. Despite the legal issues, Hakimi is anticipated to participate in PSG's upcoming Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30, 2024, and is also expected to represent Morocco in the World Cup starting June 13, 2024, in New Jersey.
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