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Julio Iglesias Accused of Rape and Sexual Assault by Two Former Employees in Spanish Complaint

Spain's Audiencia Nacional will examine the case to decide on criminal charges.

Overview

  • Judicial sources confirm a complaint was filed in Spain on January 5 by two women who worked for the 82-year-old singer.
  • The allegations concern incidents in 2021 at Iglesias's private residences in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Lyford Cay in the Bahamas.
  • The accusers, identified as 'Rebeca' and 'Laura', describe frequent groping, forced kisses, and a workplace climate of fear.
  • Their filing follows a multi-year investigation by Univision and elDiario.es that drew on interviews with about fifteen former employees.
  • Iglesias and his entourage have not responded to requests for comment, while Spain's vice-president and equality minister urged a full inquiry.