Key takeaways:
- The Spanish state prosecutors’ office has filed a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion.
- Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty.
- The incident has sparked a debate in Spain about the need for greater respect for women in the world of sports.
The Spanish state prosecutors’ office has filed a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales, the now-suspended president of the Spanish soccer federation, for sexual assault and coercion. The charges stem from an incident that occurred after the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia on August 20th, when Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent.
The prosecutors’ office has presented the suit to Spain’s National Court in Madrid, two days after Hermoso formally accused Rubiales of sexual assault. According to a sexual consent law passed last year, Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty.
Rubiales has refused to resign amid the ongoing legal proceedings. He has not yet commented on the accusations, but his lawyers have stated that he will be contesting the charges.
The incident has sparked a debate in Spain about the need for greater respect for women in the world of sports. Many have called for Rubiales to be held accountable for his actions, and for the Spanish soccer federation to take a stronger stance against sexual assault.
The case is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. In the meantime, the Spanish soccer federation has suspended Rubiales from his position pending the outcome of the case.
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