Court Rejects Achraf Hakimi Final Appeal Over Rape Charge
The Achraf Hakimi trial appeal has been rejected by France’s Court of Cassation, the country’s highest court of appeal. The ruling confirms that the Paris Saint-Germain defender will now stand trial before a criminal court on a rape charge. Hakimi denies any wrongdoing in relation to the case.
The decision closes off Hakimi’s final route to have the case dismissed before it reaches trial. PSG have not issued a public statement on the ruling, and no date for the criminal court hearing has yet been confirmed.
Judicial Findings and Primary Source Legal Confirmation
According to an unnamed judicial source quoted by French media in reported details of the ruling, the Court of Cassation found no serious grounds to justify admitting Hakimi’s appeal. The source said the court’s decision followed the opinion of the rapporteur and the conclusions of the Advocate General.
The source is quoted as saying: “The Court of Cassation rejected Achraf Hakimi’s appeal, ruling that there were no serious grounds to justify its admission, in accordance with the opinion of the rapporteur and the conclusions of the Advocate General.”
That wording places the outcome beyond further legal dispute at this stage. With the appeal exhausted, the case now moves toward a full criminal trial rather than remaining open to procedural challenge. Hakimi continues to maintain his innocence throughout.
Luis Enrique and Squad Context at Parc des Princes
Hakimi remains a first-team defender at PSG, working under head coach Luis Enrique at Parc des Princes. The rejection of his trial appeal does not change his contractual or registered status at the club, and no football sanction has been announced alongside the legal ruling.
For supporters, the case has run in parallel with Hakimi’s football career rather than interrupting it directly. The legal process is separate from any decisions PSG or Luis Enrique make on team selection, and the club has offered no comment on how the case may factor into those choices going forward.
Next Steps and Expected Criminal Court Timeline
With the appeal rejected, the case is now expected to proceed to a criminal court. No official date for that trial has been set, and reporting on the timeline remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Read PSG will continue to follow the legal proceedings as further details are confirmed. Hakimi’s denial of the charge stands, and the presumption of innocence applies until any trial concludes.
