Achraf Hakimi to Face Trial in France Over Assault Charges
Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team, is set to face a criminal trial in France after the Court of Cassation rejected his appeal to dismiss assault charges. The ruling was confirmed on September 23, 2026, allowing the case to proceed to a full hearing in the Hauts-de-Seine department.
The allegations stem from an incident at Hakimi's home in Boulogne-Billancourt on February 25, 2023, where a woman, who had contacted him via Instagram, accused him of assault. Hakimi, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was formally charged on March 2, 2023.
His attempts to have the charges dismissed were denied by the Court of Appeal of Versailles on June 19, 2026, leading him to escalate the matter to the Court of Cassation. His lawyer, Fanny Colin, stated that the Court of Cassation did not review the substance of the allegations, and the full defense will be presented at trial.
Hakimi remains a significant figure in football, nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
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