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Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales faces sexual assault and coercion allegations

Posted : 08 September 2023
A prosecutor in Spain has lodged a complaint with the country's high court against the suspended football federation president, Luis Rubiales, accusing him of sexual assault and coercion. The complaint centers around Rubiales kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent following Spain's Women's World Cup final victory.

Hermoso has since filed a legal complaint. In addition to the sexual assault allegation, the prosecutor has included an accusation of coercion, stating that Hermoso's relatives faced pressure to justify and approve the incident.
 
The prosecutor's office has requested that both Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso be questioned, and it seeks to gather information from Australian authorities where the incident occurred. The high court will assess the complaint and decide whether to proceed with an investigation. If accepted, a magistrate will lead the investigation, ultimately determining whether the case should go to trial or be dismissed.
 
Under Spanish law, sexual assault can result in a range of penalties, from fines to imprisonment for up to four years. The incident is of international concern due to occurring in Australia, leading it to be investigated by Spain's high court.
 
The controversy has led to a call for Rubiales' resignation by Spanish Football Federation regional leaders and prompted FIFA to provisionally suspend him for 90 days, initiating disciplinary proceedings. World Cup-winning manager Jorge Vilda was sacked amid the scandal, with much of his coaching staff resigning and many players refusing to represent Spain in protest against Rubiales' actions and refusal to step down. Various public figures, footballers, and demonstrators have called for his resignation as well.

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