A woman who previously accused Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred of rape is currently on trial in Paris for allegedly attempting to extort money from him. The trial, which began on March 17, 2026, centers on accusations that the woman demanded a significant sum from the singer in exchange for withdrawing her rape complaint.
According to judicial sources cited by French media, the alleged extortion attempt reportedly occurred in 2023. The woman, whose identity is protected by French law, had filed a rape complaint against Lamjarred in 2021. The singer has faced multiple rape accusations in different countries over the past decade, though he has consistently denied all allegations and has never been convicted.
Lamjarred's lawyer, Me Joseph Cohen-Sabban, stated to the press that his client is a victim in this extortion case. The trial is unfolding at the Paris Criminal Court and is expected to last several days. The outcome of this case is separate from the ongoing judicial investigations into the rape allegations against the singer.
This trial highlights the complex legal battles surrounding the high-profile singer, who remains popular in the Arab world despite the serious accusations leveled against him over the years.
