CNN —Spain’s National Court has admitted the complaint made against former soccer chief Luis Rubiales for “the crimes of sexual assault and coercion” by Spanish prosecutors, according to a court press release issued on Monday.
The admittance of the prosecutor’s complaint – part of the Spanish legal process – allows the court to begin gathering evidence, which could lead to possible charges against Rubiales, who resigned from his position as president of country’s soccer federation (RFEF) on Sunday.
Jenni Hermoso filed an official complaint with Spanish prosecutors last week, which has now been accepted by the National Court.
The unwanted kiss on Hermoso sparked condemnation in Spain and led to widespread calls for Rubiales to resign from his role as RFEF president.
Jorge Vilda was fired as head coach of the Spanish women's team in a series of "regeneration" changes being made by RFEF.
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