The Moroccan PSG footballer, Achraf Hakimi, appeared this Friday before the Versailles court, on the outskirts of Paris, to request the dismissal of the rape accusation he has been facing since 2023. In his defense, Hakimi presented a letter signed by Kylian Mbappé, in which the now Real Madrid player clarifies his initial testimony, which was key for the instructor to order Hakimi to be sent to trial. The decision on the appeal presented by Hakimi’s defense will be announced on June 19, coinciding with his participation in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with the Moroccan national team.
Mbappé’s Testimony
Sources close to the case revealed that Mbappé’s letter is a crucial element in Hakimi’s defense. In the missive, Mbappé clarifies his testimony from April 14, 2023, where he initially recounted details about the interaction between Hakimi and the complainant.The complainant’s lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, expressed her doubts about the interpretation of the nuance provided by Mbappé, questioning the possibility of using the expression “intimate parts” without a sexual connotation. Pardo also criticized the apparent leniency towards Hakimi compared to other media cases, suggesting a possible “immunity” in the world of football.In his writing, Mbappé clarifies that he was referring to “intimate parts”, and not “his intimate parts”, without specifying whether they were sexual organs.
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