- Achraf Hakimi’s lawyer has responded to calls from prosecutors pushing for criminal charges and a trial over the alleged non-consensual incident
- The PSG defender is expected to stand trial after legal authorities recommended formal charges
- The woman at the centre of the case alleges that Hakimi invited her over while his family was away, during which the alleged incident took place
Achraf Hakimi’s off-field troubles took a sharp turn as French prosecutors pushed for the Paris Saint-Germain defender to stand trial.
The request stems from a complaint filed in March 2023 by a 24-year-old woman, who alleged that the Moroccan invited her to his residence in Boulogne-Billancourt after the two made contact on Instagram.
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At the time of the alleged incident, Hakimi’s wife and children were reportedly away on vacation.
The accusation led to a formal charge of non-consensual sexual activity, a development that has continued to draw intense public and media scrutiny.
On March 3, 2023, Hakimi was formally indicted on a sexual assault charge and placed under judicial supervision after spending a short time in custody.
Achraf Hakimi’s lawyer responds to prosecutor’s call
Since the beginning of the case, Hakimi has firmly denied the allegations.
His legal team, led by French lawyer Fanny Colin, has consistently challenged the claims.
Reacting to the prosecution’s recent move, Colin didn’t mince words.
“The call for a trial is incomprehensible and senseless in light of the case’s elements,” she said, as quoted by French outlet RFI.
“We, along with Achraf Hakimi, remain as calm as we were at the start of the proceedings.
“If these requisitions were to be followed, we would obviously pursue all avenues of appeal.”
She further stated that the footballer had “been the target of an attempted extortion,” reinforcing their position that the accusations lack substance.
Achraf Hakimi’s performance amid legal issues
While the legal drama unfolds, Hakimi’s football journey has reached new heights.
The 26-year-old was a standout performer during Paris Saint-Germain’s historic UEFA Champions League victory in May 2025.
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He set the tone in the final, scoring the opener in a 5-0 rout over Inter Milan.
His brilliance didn’t stop there. PSG went on to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Though they fell short against Chelsea, Hakimi left the tournament with two goals and two assists across seven matches, according to Transfermarkt.
What is Hakimi’s fate as prosecutors push for trial?
With prosecutors laying their cards on the table, the spotlight now turns to the presiding judge.
A decision will soon be made on whether the case proceeds to trial or not. Until then, Hakimi, his camp, and the football world wait with bated breath.
New text messages exposing Hakimi’s accuser emerge
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that new text messages have emerged involving the woman who accused Achraf Hakimi of an alleged non-consensual incident.
The 24-year-old had previously alleged that the Moroccan footballer acted inappropriately after she visited his home in February 2023.
Source: YEN.com.gh
