PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.
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"Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial. This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly."
— Achraf Hakimi , Athlete
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Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.
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