Overview

• The Nanterre prosecutor formally asked an examining judge to refer Achraf Hakimi’s rape charge to a criminal court.
• The allegation centers on an encounter at Hakimi’s Paris suburb home in spring 2023 after the woman met him via Instagram.
• Hakimi rejects the accusation, remains under judicial supervision, and retains permission to travel abroad.
• The alleged victim’s lawyer said she welcomed the prosecution’s step toward a trial.
• An examining judge must rule on the referral request and the defense has vowed to pursue all legal remedies if the case proceeds.