Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, French court confirms
A French court has ordered Moroccan national team captain and PSG player Achraf Hakimi to stand trial regarding rape charges.
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📍 How it ended
French courts ruled that Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape after losing an appeal. Morocco's national team coach stated the team was behind Hakimi, who was booed by Scotland fans during the World Cup.
The coverage concluded with the judicial decision to proceed with the trial.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
French judicial authorities have confirmed that Achraf Hakimi is to be tried for rape. This decision follows the exhaustion of legal appeals, as the footballer will now face a trial process initiated by prosecutors.
Coverage from the BBC, France 24, Reuters, The New York Times, and ESPN emphasizes the confirmation by the French appeals court. Reports note his status as both a member of the Moroccan national team and Paris Saint-Germain.
The specific timeline for the commencement of the trial and subsequent procedural steps remain to be determined by the court. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date for the start of the proceedings.
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Quick answers
Who is being ordered to stand trial?
Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain.
What is the legal status of the case?
The case is moving to trial following the confirmation of the French appeals court after an unsuccessful appeal.
When will the trial begin?
Coverage does not yet specify a date for the trial.
Coverage (15)
- Morocco boss insists team ‘behind’ Achraf Hakimi amid rape case after boos at Scotland game Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Morocco 'behind' captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape case ESPN · 46d ago
- French court rules that rape case against Morocco star Achraf Hakimi can go to trial Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Today in Africa: Achraf Hakimi rape trial, anti-LGBT legislation, and Zimbabwe term extension OkayAfrica · 46d ago
- French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape Le Monde.fr · 46d ago
- Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape, French prosecutors confirm BBC · 46d ago
- Moroccan footballer Hakimi to be tried in France for rape, appeals court says France 24 · 46d ago
- Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge Reuters · 46d ago
- Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial on rape charges after losing court appeal The New York Times · 46d ago
- Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, French court confirms ESPN · 46d ago
- Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi booed by Scotland fans on day he is ordered to stand trial on rape charges The New York Times · 46d ago
- Archaf Hakimi of Morocco responds to rape case trial as World Cup continues USA Today · 46d ago
- Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup? The Independent · 46d ago
- Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup? Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms AP News · 46d ago
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