Football player Hakimi, formerly of BVB, to stand trial for alleged sexual assault
In a significant development, French prosecutors have formally requested that Achraf Hakimi, the star footballer for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), be sent to criminal trial on charges of rape stemming from an alleged incident in February 2023. This prosecution move, announced in early August 2025, signals that Hakimi will face a criminal court trial in France.
The accusation involves a 24-year-old woman who claimed she was raped by Hakimi after being taken to his home in a Paris suburb. According to initial police sources, she said she was kissed and sexually assaulted without consent, managed to escape, and contacted a friend.
Hakimi, who joined PSG in 2021, previously played for Borussia Dortmund from 2018 to 2020, has vehemently denied the accusations. His lawyer, however, has described the prosecution's request as "incomprehensible and senseless," and plans to appeal if the trial process moves forward.
Meanwhile, the alleged victim's lawyer has expressed relief at the prosecutors' decision to seek a trial. The lawyer for the young woman did not provide further details about the relief felt by their client.
The case is currently being handled by the investigating judge, and no trial date has been publicly announced yet. However, the prosecutorial request for Hakimi’s trial indicates that the case is moving forward from investigation to court proceedings in France as of August 2025.
The ongoing case against Hakimi is a significant issue, with potential prison sentences reaching up to 15 years if convicted. The player's career and reputation are under significant scrutiny as this legal case proceeds.
[1] Le Parisien, "Achraf Hakimi accused of rape: the investigation continues," 2023. [2] AFP, "Achraf Hakimi rape case: player's lawyer criticises prosecutors," 2025. [3] AFP, "Achraf Hakimi rape case: prosecutors request trial," 2025. [4] BBC Sport, "Achraf Hakimi rape case: PSG player denies allegations," 2023.
- The general-news story that was reported by Le Parisien in 2023 and subsequently updated by AFP in 2025, involves the crime-and-justice matter of Paris Saint-Germain footballer, Achraf Hakimi, who has been accused of rape and is currently facing criminal trial in France for an alleged incident that took place in February 2023.
- Despite Hakimi's vehement denial of the rape accusations and his lawyer's skepticism towards the prosecution's request, the sports world follows this significant issue closely, as the player's career and reputation are under scrutiny, with potential prison sentences reaching up to 15 years if convicted.
