The Spanish Public Prosecution Service wants to prosecute Luis Rubiales for assault and coercion. The Spanish federation president must fear a prison sentence after his kiss to Jennifer Hermoso, now that the Public Prosecution Service has filed an official complaint with the National Court. Rubiales will soon have to appear in court.
Rubiales has been under fire for three weeks after his kiss on the lips of Spanish player Hermoso after the World Cup final. According to the Public Prosecution Service, this was not by mutual consent. According to the complaint, a kiss was given on the lips and Hermoso’s head was held without her consent. According to the Public Prosecution Service, there was assault and coercion.
The Public Prosecution Service has asked the court to open a case against Rubiales. If a conviction actually comes to pass, Rubiales may end up behind bars. Prison sentences for sexual violence in Spain vary between one and four years. What will not help Rubiales is the fact that Hermoso has already indicated that it was against her will and that the kiss was unpleasant. Two days ago, Hermoso already filed a formal complaint against the association chairman.
Moreover, even after a conviction, it is not yet a foregone conclusion that Rubiales will have to go to jail. In Spain you do not have to serve prison sentences of less than two years. Footballers Lionel Messi and Neymar have also avoided prison sentences in the past.
Resign immediately
The Spanish Football Association has asked Rubiales to resign immediately, but the president has not yet responded. However, FIFA has already suspended Rubiales for 90 days. At the beginning of this week, national coach Jorge Vilda was fired.
After Spain won the World Cup final against England, Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the mouth during the awards ceremony. The association chairman also misbehaved during the match by grabbing his crotch after the final whistle on the terrace of honour.
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