Crime & Justice
France's top court upholds Hakimi rape trial referral
September 23, 2026 at 06:57 PM
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France's Court of Cassation has rejected Achraf Hakimi's final appeal, confirming the PSG defender will stand trial on rape charges dating to 2023.
- The Court of Cassation, France's highest judicial authority, on Wednesday rejected Hakimi's appeal and confirmed his referral to trial.
- Hakimi, who denies the accusation, was reported to police in February 2023 by a then-24-year-old woman alleging he raped her at his home.
- Hakimi's lawyer Fanny Colin said the court did not examine the accusation's substance and the defense will present its arguments at trial.
- The complainant's lawyer Rachel Flor Pardo said her client is determined to obtain justice.



