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On the day of the Women’s World Cup final, Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed player Jennifer Hermoso. The former boss of the Spanish Federation is charged with sexual assault and coercion.
What does Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, risk after his forced kiss on player Jennifer Hermoso? “For the two crimes for which he is charged, sexual assault and coercion, Luis Rubiales risks sentences ranging from a simple fine to 11 years in prison”explain Elise Gazengel, live from Barcelona (Spain), Friday September 15.
Luis Rubiales maintains his defense line
“It was the Spanish prosecutor’s office which finally decided last week, after hearing from the player Jennifer Hermoso, to add this offense of coercion, considering that she and her family had received constant pressure from Luis Rubiales in order to that she justifies and approves this gesture”, explains the journalist. For his part, the former president of the Spanish Federation maintains his line of defense. He believes that there was nothing sexual in his action.