Rubiales Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in Hermoso Case
Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso after kissing her without consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup celebrations.
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CNNFormer Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent
Overview
Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish Football Federation president, was convicted of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso by kissing her without consent post-2023 Women's World Cup. He was fined €10,800 and banned from approaching Hermoso for a year. Despite being acquitted of coercion, the incident sparked widespread protests and a discourse on sexism in Spanish football. Rubiales consistently claimed the kiss was consensual, while Hermoso stated it tarnished one of the happiest moments of her life, leading to her feeling disrespected. His conviction highlights ongoing issues of consent and power dynamics in sports.
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Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso by kissing her without consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup celebrations.
Luis Rubiales was fined over €10,000, banned from approaching Jenni Hermoso for a year, and previously banned by FIFA from all soccer activities for three years.
Jenni Hermoso stated that she felt disrespected by the kiss, which she said tarnished one of the happiest moments of her life.
The incident sparked widespread protests and contributed to a broader discussion about sexism and consent in Spanish society, particularly within the context of women's football.