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Julio Iglesias Denies Abuse Allegations as Spain's High Court Opens Inquiry

Spain's High Court is conducting a confidential preliminary inquiry following a complaint filed by Women's Link Worldwide on behalf of two former employees.

Overview

  • In an Instagram statement, the 82-year-old singer said he denies having abused, coerced or disrespected any woman and called the accusations completely false.
  • Prosecutors confirmed preliminary proceedings began after a January 5 complaint alleging human trafficking for forced labour and servitude, sexual abuse and workers' rights violations.
  • The court said the case is under secrecy rules, so no additional details or charging decisions have been disclosed.
  • The complaint concerns two women identified as Rebeca and Laura who say the alleged conduct occurred in 2021 at Iglesias’ residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
  • Women's Link Worldwide cited a three-year investigation by elDiario.es and Univision; Sony declined to comment and the court has jurisdiction to examine alleged crimes by Spanish nationals abroad.