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Legal proceedings against Achraf Hakimi

Overview

On September 23, 2026, the French Court of Cassation rejected a final appeal by Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, confirming he will face trial on charges of rape. This decision exhausts all legal avenues for the Moroccan footballer to avoid a criminal trial and upholds the previous ruling by the Versailles Court of Appeal.

The case involves allegations from February 2023 regarding an incident at Hakimi’s residence in Boulogne-Billancourt involving a 24-year-old woman. The complainant alleges that the encounter, which began after meeting on Instagram, involved non-consensual sexual contact, including forced kissing and digital penetration. While Hakimi has consistently denied the accusations and maintained that any contact was consensual, the court’s decision ensures that the matter will proceed to a criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine department.

Following the ruling, the trial is expected to take place in 2027. The decision has sparked debate regarding the player's professional status; RMC pundit Bruno Poncet called for Hakimi to temporarily suspend his football career until the proceedings conclude, arguing that “ethical values should take precedence over sporting interests.”

Paris Saint-Germain previously released a statement affirming that Hakimi is “presumed innocent.” Legal representatives for the complainant, including lawyer Rachel-Flore Pardo, expressed confidence that the ruling reflects the strength of the evidence, noting her client’s determination to challenge the “culture of impunity regarding sexual violence in professional football.” Defense representatives noted that the Supreme Court’s decision did not examine the substance of the allegations, a matter that will be addressed during the trial. Former teammate Kylian Mbappé may be called as a witness.

Entities

Cour de cassation · Achraf Hakimi · Hauts-de-Seine · Paris Saint-Germain · France

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial in 2027 after legal appeals fail

    PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face a rape trial in 2027 after the French Court of Cassation rejected his final appeals. Pundits have called for the player to suspend his career until the case is resolved.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 65 sources
    Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial after French court rejects appeal

    Achraf Hakimi will face trial for rape after France’s highest court rejected his final appeal. The PSG defender denies the 2023 allegations, which involve an incident at his home in Boulogne-Billancourt.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
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