Achraf Hakimi to Face Rape Trial After Court Rejects Appeal The Tribunal of Appeal in Versailles has dismissed Achraf Hakimi’s appeal against the order to proceed with his trial for rape, confirming that the Moroccan footballer will face charges in the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Criminal Court. The case, which has drawn significant public attention, centers on allegations dating back to 2023. A woman who met Hakimi through Instagram before being invited to his home accused him of touching her breasts without consent and then raping her. During her court testimony, the accuser described his actions as inhumane, stating he behaved like an animal, showed no compassion, and seemed desperate for sexual gratification. Hakimi’s legal team, represented by Fanny Colin, expressed disappointment with the court’s decision, arguing that the prosecution failed to address contradictions and inconsistencies in the accuser’s claims. Colin highlighted the accuser’s alleged concealment of information from judicial authorities, obstruction of the truth, and psychological evaluations that suggested her account lacked clarity and credibility. She emphasized that the case has been marred by what she called “mentiras” (lies) and a lack of transparency. Hakimi, currently with the Moroccan national team at the 2026 World Cup, took to social media to respond to the court’s ruling. In a post shared on Twitter, he reflected on the years of silence he had maintained, stating that he had chosen patience and trust in the justice system to avoid public scrutiny. However, he now expressed a desire to finally speak out, calling the current narrative a distortion of his life and family. “I have felt like a target for too long,” he wrote.#achraf_hakimi #tribunal_of_appeal_versailles #hautsdeseine_departmental_criminal_court #fanny_colin #rachelflore_pardo
