The verdict is expected on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who is accused of raping a barmaid in 2018. The trial has been held behind closed doors at the cour d'assises du Var in Draguignan, France.
The proceedings opened on Monday, May 11, and the debates concluded on Wednesday, May 13. Lamjarred has denied the charges against him.
The case dates back to an incident in 2018, when the alleged victim, a barmaid, reported being raped. Lamjarred has faced multiple sexual assault allegations in the past, including a previous case in France that was dropped in 2019 due to lack of evidence.
The court is expected to deliver its verdict on Friday, which could result in a prison sentence if Lamjarred is found guilty.
