Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, 41, is standing trial in France for the alleged rape of a woman in Saint-Tropez in July 2024. The trial began on May 11, 2026, at the Draguignan criminal court, according to French media reports.
Lamjarred, one of the Arab world's biggest pop stars, has been accused of raping a woman in a hotel room in Saint-Tropez. He denies the allegations. This is not the first such accusation against him; he was previously convicted in France in 2020 for a 2016 rape in Paris, receiving a six-year prison sentence, though he appealed.
The current case involves a woman who filed a complaint in July 2024, alleging she was raped by Lamjarred after meeting him at a nightclub. The singer was taken into custody and later released under judicial supervision, with conditions including a ban on contacting the alleged victim and a requirement to remain in France.
Lamjarred's legal team has argued that the encounter was consensual. The trial is expected to last several days, with testimony from the alleged victim, witnesses, and experts. The outcome could have significant implications for Lamjarred's career and public image.
