Spanish prosecutors investigate sexual assault allegations against Julio Iglesias
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his Caribbean residences in 2021; formal complaints filed in Spain.
Overview
Two women, identified by pseudonyms and represented by NGO Women's Link Worldwide, accused Julio Iglesias of sexual assault and human trafficking related to work at his Caribbean residences in 2021.
Spain’s prosecutors received formal allegations on Jan. 5; the National Court can try Spanish citizens for crimes committed abroad and has launched a preliminary investigation.
Reports allege women were ordered to undergo gynecological and STD tests; accounts describe non-consensual touching, kisses, and forced penetrations between January and October 2021.
Iglesias has not commented publicly; his listed Miami lawyer did not immediately respond to requests, and media outreach to his representatives reportedly received no reply.
Spanish officials say they are considering revoking state honors; government reiterates commitment to address violence against women while respecting legal presumptions.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this coverage neutrally, emphasizing attribution and legal context rather than asserting guilt. The story uses cautious verbs ("alleged," "said"), attributes claims to prosecutors, NGOs and media investigations, notes Iglesias' lack of public comment, and provides background on jurisdiction and his career—balancing allegations with procedural and biographical context.
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FAQ
Two former employees—a domestic worker and a physiotherapist—allege sexual assault including non-consensual touching, kisses, forced penetrations, slapping, verbal abuse, and humiliation at his residences in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Lyford Cay, Bahamas, between January and October 2021.
Formal complaints were filed with Spain's Public Prosecutor's Office of the Audiencia Nacional on January 5, 2026, following a joint investigation by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias.
Spain's National Court in Madrid has jurisdiction to try Spanish citizens for crimes committed abroad.
Julio Iglesias has not commented publicly, and his Miami lawyer, Russell L. King, did not respond to requests for comment from media outlets.
Spanish officials are evaluating revoking Julio Iglesias' Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts awarded in 2010 due to the seriousness of the allegations.
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