The Appeal Court in Versailles announced in the morning that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will indeed be tried for sexual assault. In February 2023, Hakimi was accused by a young woman who went to the police station, where she reported that the footballer had sexually assaulted her. The PSG player and captain of Morocco, whose team is playing their second match at the World Cup against Scotland on Friday night, has consistently dismissed the accusations as 'false' and now says he is 'happy' about the trial. 'I have been waiting for this trial since day one. And now I am even more patient.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings against Hakimi without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from Hakimi expressing his stance and emotions regarding the case, but does not provide additional commentary or context beyond what is stated in the text. There is no evident sl
Official sources cited
- government Appeal Court in Versailles
