Achraf Hakimi rape case: Court of Appeal confirms referral to trial

This decision upholds the prospect of a trial in a case that began in February 2023, following accusations from a young woman who alleged she was a victim of rape during an encounter with the player. The defense had appealed the decision, but the Court of Appeal's investigative chamber found sufficient evidence to warrant a trial. Hakimi, who has been under judicial supervision since the start of the proceedings, has consistently denied the accusations, calling them "false accusations" and maintaining his innocence.

The Moroccan international has publicly stated his expectation for justice to establish the truth through a contradictory debate before a trial court.