CNN —A judge has proposed that Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, should stand trial for giving an unwanted kiss to star forward Jennifer Hermoso after the national team’s 2023 Women’s World Cup victory, the National Court press office in Madrid said in statement Thursday.
Rubiales had described the kiss as “mutual” – a claim Hermoso has denied, saying she did not consent and was not respected.
Rubiales resigned as RFEF president last September following weeks of pressure and now faces potential prosecution over his alleged actions.
After that, the judge could issue an order to send the case for trial, which – if it occurs – would be held before a panel of three other judges at the National Court, the court spokesperson added.
Hermoso was the last to testify in the investigation phase, appearing before the judge last January 2.
Persons:
CNN —, Luis Rubiales, Jennifer Hermoso, Francisco de Jorge, “, Rubiales, Hermoso, Jorge Vilda, CNN’s Kathleen Magramo
Organizations:
CNN, National Court, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Defense, Rubiales
Locations:
Madrid, Spain