Overview
- In an Instagram post, the 82-year-old singer called the accusations "absolutely false," said he has "never" abused or coerced any woman, and thanked supporters for their messages.
- His wife, Miranda Rijnsburger, publicly backed him in a comment on the post, writing, "Always by your side."
- Legal sources confirm Iglesias has retained the firm led by ex‑magistrate José Antonio Choclán to handle his defense.
- Spain’s Audiencia Nacional is conducting reserved pretrial diligences after complaints filed on January 5 by two former employees who allege sexual assaults and abusive working conditions at Caribbean residences in 2021.
- The complainants are represented by Women’s Link Worldwide with support from Amnesty International, and prosecutors have taken their statements under protected‑witness measures while reviewing documents, recordings, messages and photos.