Accuser’s lawyer picks apart Hakimi’s defence in rape case | OneFootball

“I will not let Achraf Hakimi’s defense denigrate, slander, and insult my client. In the messages in the file, there are also these: ‘I beg you, hurry up, he raped me.’ That’s what my client says, those are her words. Achraf Hakimi’s defense insists that in this case, my client attempted extortion, that she is mercenary, that she wants money. There is not much to gain by taking legal action for rape to get money. We don’t have much to gain, it’s a reality, and this applies to all rape victims in France.” There is nothing in the file, not a shred of evidence that suggests any attempt at blackmail or extortion by my client. We need to be very clear. I am not the only one saying this. Those who are convinced include the public prosecutor and the investigating judge. So now, enough of these slanders, enough of these lies.

Enough of these false elements being spread everywhere. It’s not true. Contrary to what Achraf Hakimi’s defense says, my client fully cooperated in the investigation. Achraf Hakimi’s defense tells us that my client obstructed all investigative acts. It’s perfectly false. My client went to the police station the very same day. When she appeared before the investigators, she said she wasn’t ready yet and would think about it, but she wanted to present herself immediately because she believes that even a football player does not have the right to abuse her. And I feel it’s time people accept that.”

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