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Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk SAMUEL PETREQUIN, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He will stand trial in a rape case, according to the court's confirmation.
A French appeals court has made a decision regarding Morocco star Achraf Hakimi. He will stand trial in a rape case, according to the court's confirmation. Hakimi is a player for Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team.
Hakimi had previously appealed, but the appeals court has upheld the decision for him to stand trial. He is currently playing with Morocco and recently won the Champions League for the second straight year with Paris Saint-Germain. Further details about the case and the trial are available from the source.
The decision was confirmed by the French appeals court on a Friday.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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