Moroccan Music Star On Trial For Rape In France

THE trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who’s accused of aggravated rape and assault, has begun in France’s capital, Paris.

Famous on the Arab pop music scene, Mr Lamjarred allegedly raped a French woman at a luxury hotel on the Champs-Elysees in 2016. He denies the allegations.

One of Mr Lamjarred’s music videos has more than a billion views on his YouTube channel. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI awarded him the country’s highest national honour in 2015.

If convicted, Mr Lamjarred could face up to 20 years in prison.

A verdict is expected on Friday.

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