Nanterre, France. Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi said he is to face trial for rape, denying the allegation in a social media post on Tuesday. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office opened an investigation in 2023 following an allegation of rape against him.
Hakimi denies allegation
“Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false,” Hakimi said in a post on X. “This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.”
Prosecutor’s office investigation
Hakimi, a defender who plays for Paris St Germain and the Moroccan national squad, said he would face trial. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office had opened an investigation in 2023 after an allegation of rape was made against him.
No immediate comment from prosecutors
The prosecutor did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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