Luis Rubiales faces possible 30-month jail sentence for Jenni Hermoso kiss
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Spanish prosecutors have issued two charges against Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final

Luis Rubiales could face a prison sentence of two and a half years if convicted of kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will, court documents have shown. The former Spanish football federation chief has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion in the aftermath of the kiss, offences carrying jail terms of one year and 18 months respectively.

The 46-year-old grabbed ­Hermoso and kissed her on the lips on 20 August during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, sparking global outrage and ­causing a national debate in Spain about ­sexism. ­Hermoso and her teammates said the kiss was unwanted and demeaning, but Rubiales argued it was consensual and denied any wrongdoing.

  • Murvel@lemm.eeEnglish
    1037·
    7 months ago

    So they want to get him off the street as the violent criminal he is?

    What a joke…

    • Kbobabob@lemmy.worldEnglish
      317·
      7 months ago

      So they want to get him off the street as the violent sexual predator criminal he is?

      FTFY. The answer is yes BTW.

      • Murvel@lemm.eeEnglish
        932·
        7 months ago

        For a kiss? Ok, sure.

        Thought you people hated the policestate but whatever… a fine, sure, but prison! This clown world man…