On June 19, the Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed the referral to the departmental criminal court of Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan international, who is currently playing in the World Cup with the Atlas Lions, will soon be tried for rape.
On Friday, AFP reported that the Paris Saint-Germain full-back was going to appeal to the Court of Cassation. This is the last legal recourse, in France, to try to overturn a ruling or judgment.
At the same time, feminist activists organized actions in Paris, sticking posters on walls.
“Hakimi rapist, FIFA “accomplice”,
they notably wrote.
Hakimi remains presumed innocent
To date, no court date has been set. This could take place in several months, or even several years. Initially, PSG should wait for the trial to take place and hide behind the presumption of innocence. In the event of conviction, the situation would no longer be the same.
“I have been waiting for this trial since day one. And I’m looking forward to it now.”warned Achraf Hakimi on his social networks, who will play in the round of 16 of the World Cup on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. Morocco will face the Netherlands.
