Very Bad News for PSG Star: Charged with Rape
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi has been formally charged with rape in a case dating back to 2023. As a result, the Moroccan international will have to appear before a judge in France.
The news has been confirmed by the player’s lawyer to AFP. The prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, opened an investigation into the 25-year-old right-back last year.
After a lengthy investigation, the case has now reached the stage where it will be brought before a court.
The formal charge marks a serious step in the case, which has surrounded the PSG player for an extended period.
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A charge is not the same as a conviction, but it means that a judge has determined there is sufficient basis for the case to proceed through the legal system.
Denies the Allegations
Achraf Hakimi has publicly denied the accusations. In a post on the social media platform X, he wrote that he pleads not guilty and considers the allegation to be false.
He stated that a rape accusation in itself can be enough to trigger legal proceedings, even when the accused denies the claims.
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At the same time, he emphasized that, in his view, the situation is unfair both to innocent individuals and to genuine victims.
Hakimi stressed that he is awaiting the trial calmly and with confidence that the truth will come to light.
This is reported by Bold.dk.
Uncertainty About What Comes Next
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No date has yet been announced for when the case will go to trial. Until then, both the player and his club remain in a situation marked by uncertainty.
Hakimi is a regular starter for Paris Saint-Germain and a key figure for the Moroccan national team.
On the pitch, he is known for his dynamism and attacking qualities from the right-back position. Off the pitch, attention is now focused on the upcoming trial.
The case adds a serious chapter to the career of one of the club’s most high-profile players. What happens next will now depend on the court proceedings.
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