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Hakimi Ordered to Stand Trial for Rape Before WC Match

6/20/2026

Summary

Hakimi Faces Trial

Versailles appeals court ordered PSG defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for a rape charge on June 19, 2026.
Prosecutors say a 24-year-old woman was raped at Hakimi’s Paris-suburb home in March 2023, and officials warned he could face entry problems after the ruling arrived before Morocco’s Group C World Cup match against Scotland.
Hakimi denied allegations on X, saying the justice system singled him out because of his fame.

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Hakimi Indicted

Versailles Court of Appeal found sufficient evidence to justify Hakimi's indictment, meeting the trial threshold.
Hakimi entered the legal battle shortly after clinching his second straight Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain.
Hakimi was placed under judicial supervision after his March indictment, restricting travel and requiring regular check-ins.
Lawyer Fanny Colin argued the investigation began only after the police report was public, suggesting celebrity bias.

History

Historical Context

In January 1995, Manchester United’s Eric Cantona punched a Crystal Palace fan, was convicted of assault and sentenced to two weeks’ imprisonment plus an eight-month FA ban as United chased a third league title. The 2026 Versailles Court of Appeal’s order for PSG defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for a 2023 rape allegation illustrates the growing legal and sporting accountability for top footballers.

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Hakimi Faces Trial

Versailles appeals court ordered PSG defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for a rape charge on June 19, 2026.
Prosecutors say a 24-year-old woman was raped at Hakimi’s Paris-suburb home in March 2023, and officials warned he could face entry problems after the ruling arrived before Morocco’s Group C World Cup match against Scotland.
Hakimi denied allegations on X, saying the justice system singled him out because of his fame.

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