Spain’s High Court prosecutor aims for a 2.5-year jail term for ex-soccer chief Luis Rubiales over an unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, igniting a debate on sexism.
Former soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion after kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent during a post-match ceremony.
The prosecutor also accuses Rubiales and other officials of pressuring Hermoso to claim the kiss was consensual. Rubiales denies wrongdoing and faces damages of 50,000 euros. If convicted, he could avoid prison due to Spanish law.
Rubiales is also under investigation for corruption in a separate case.
