Saad Lamjarred's Appeal Hearing to Begin in France
On Thursday, September 21, 2026, the Court of Appeal in France will commence hearings for the well-known Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who was sentenced to six years in prison in 2023 for charges of rape. Initially scheduled for June 2025, this appeal hearing was postponed to allow for further investigations. The hearing is expected to last until September 25, 2026, and will take place in Créteil, near Paris.
Lamjarred's case has garnered significant media attention and public interest, particularly given the serious nature of the allegations against him. The singer's legal team is expected to present new evidence and arguments in hopes of overturning the previous conviction. As the proceedings unfold, there is an air of anticipation surrounding the potential outcomes, with many legal analysts speculating on the likelihood of a conviction being upheld.
As reported by alarabiya.net.