Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has publicly contested a rape allegation following his referral to a French criminal court, asserting that the upcoming trial will prove the accusations are false.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has addressed his referral to a criminal court in Hauts-de-Seine regarding a 2023 rape allegation.
The Moroccan international maintains that the encounter was consensual and limited to a kiss.
He criticized the legal threshold for the proceedings, stating, “Today, an accusation of rape is enough to justify a trial, even though I contest it and everything shows that it is false.”
The case stems from a February 2023 meeting arranged via social media. Despite the formal inquiry, Hakimi remains steadfast in his defense as he prepares for the public legal battle.
Expressing confidence in the French judicial system, the footballer added: “I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.” The trial is expected to address the conflicting accounts of the encounter.