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Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Assault and Trafficking Allegations in Instagram Post

Spanish judges plan to hear the two accusers under protected-witness measures soon.

Overview

  • Two former employees filed a complaint on January 5 with Spanish authorities alleging conduct that may constitute human trafficking, sexual offenses, assault, and labor-rights violations.
  • The women, identified by the pseudonyms Laura and Rebeca, say the incidents occurred between January and October 2021 at residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
  • Women’s Link Worldwide and Amnesty International are accompanying the plaintiffs and presented details at a joint press conference.
  • Univision and elDiario.es published investigations with the women’s testimonies, including one account describing facts that could be qualified as rape.
  • Iglesias issued his first public response since the reports, calling the accusations “absolutely false” and asserting he has never abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman.