Criminal trial for Spain's former soccer head is proposed for his unwanted kiss
A high court judge also says three men who pressured Jenni Hermoso to absolve Luis Rubiales — by acting together in an attempt "to break the will" of the star forward — could also face charges.
by Bill Chappell
Jan 25, 2024
2 minutes
It was Jenni Hermoso's moment, as she stood at the pinnacle of her sport. But the head of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, then forcibly kissed Hermoso on the lips during last year's Women's World Cup gold medal ceremony, sparking outrage and leading to Rubiales being banned from the sport.
A Spanish judge is now proposing that Rubiales be tried
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