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France's top court orders trial for PSG defender Achraf Hakimi on rape charge
The French Court of Cassation upheld the decision to send Achraf Hakimi to trial for alleged rape.
Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, faced a rape accusation from 2023. After an earlier appeal to the Court of Cassation was rejected, the court confirmed his referral to a criminal court. The case will now proceed to trial.
Why it matters
The decision means a high-profile athlete will face a criminal trial, highlighting legal accountability in sports.
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