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PSG’s Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case.
- A hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Morocco international who is to stand trial charged with raping a woman.
- If his appeal is rejected and the charges are not reduced to a more minor offence, the footballer will be tried on a date to be arranged.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case.
A hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Morocco international who is to stand trial charged with raping a woman.
If his appeal is rejected and the charges are not reduced to a more minor offence, the footballer will be tried on a date to be arranged.
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