French Court Upholds Rape Case Against PSG Star Hakimi From 2023 Allegation

A French court on Wednesday upheld the rape trial order for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, confirming he will face criminal proceedings over allegations from January 2023. The Court of Cassation rejected Hakimi's final appeal, meaning the case proceeds in Hauts-de-Seine department court where he was initially charged after a woman accused him of non-consensual sex following an Instagram meeting and taxi ride to his Paris-area home.

Hakimi, 27, has consistently denied the accusation that he kissed, touched without consent, and raped the then-24-year-old woman who said she met him online, took a taxi he arranged to his residence, and later texted a friend for help after pushing him away. His lawyer did not comment on the ruling.

The decision ends three and a half years of legal battles that began when Hakimi was first investigated in February 2023. While the trial date remains unset, this ruling clears the last procedural hurdle before proceedings commence, drawing global attention to how sexual assault allegations against high-profile athletes are handled in European judicial systems.

For social media users, this case underscores the critical importance of clear consent in online-initiated encounters, while reminding public figures that legal processes can span years with significant personal and professional stakes regardless of eventual verdict.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/23/psg-star-hakimi-to-stand-rape-trial-french-court-says/