In a significant development in a highly publicized legal case, an appeals court in France has cleared the way for criminal proceedings against Morocco’s national team captain, Achraf Hakimi. The Paris Court of Appeal determined that prosecutors have compiled sufficient evidence to move forward with a trial regarding a sexual assault accusation originating in February 2023.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender has strongly refuted the claims from the beginning. His defense team maintains that the allegations are completely unfounded and expects the upcoming courtroom proceedings to fully vindicate the player. The case centers on an incident that allegedly occurred at Hakimi’s residence in the Paris region.
When will the case against Achraf Hakimi finally starts?
Although a definitive starting date for the trial has not yet been scheduled, the matter is poised to be one of the most intensely monitored legal battles involving a top-tier athlete. Because an order to stand trial does not amount to a conviction, Hakimi’s playing status remains unaffected. He continues to anchor the backline for both PSG and the Moroccan national team during their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
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