Court of Cassation confirms Achraf Hakimi referral to rape trial

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·23 September 2026

The Court of Cassation, France's supreme court, has refused to examine an appeal lodged by the footballer Achraf Hakimi.

According to AFP, the ruling confirms the referral of the case to the Hauts-de-Seine departmental criminal court.

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The proceedings relate to an allegation of rape.

The decision paves the way for a trial before that court.

The court delivered its ruling on Wednesday.

Source: L'Équipe

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