Officially… Achraf Hakimi referred to the criminal court in France
The public prosecutor in Nanterre announced that Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has been referred to the criminal court over allegations of rape dating back to February 2023.
According to prosecutors, the investigation began in March 2023 following a complaint filed by a young woman who accused the player of assaulting her at his residence in the Paris suburbs. After completing the judicial inquiry, authorities decided to move the case forward to trial.
Hakimi has firmly denied the accusations, describing them as false and an attempt at extortion. He has expressed confidence in the French judicial system and his willingness to appear in court to clear his name. His legal team maintains that the evidence does not substantiate the allegations and continues to assert his innocence.
Under French law, a conviction could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years. However, no verdict has been issued, and the matter remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
