Court proposes trial of Luis Rubiales for kissing Jennifer Hermoso “without consent”

Spanish National Court Judge Francisco de Jorge has proposed putting former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales on trial for kissing Spain national team player Jennifer Hermoso without consent after the final of the last match. The World Championships will take place on August 20 in Sydney, Australia. El Confidential.

The court also proposes to convict the sports director of the men’s team, Albert Luque, the former coach of the women’s team, Jorge Vilda, and the former marketing director of the federation, Ruben Rivera, for the pressure to which the player was subjected. agree to make a public statement that the kiss was consensual.

“In a surprising and unexpected way, he kissed the soccer player on the lips, who did not know about the defendant’s intention to kiss her on the lips and did not give her consent,” the court explains Rubiales’ actions.

“Embarrassed and surprised by the unexpected kiss on the lips, she did not have time to react. The player initially tried to minimize what happened and continue to celebrate the team’s historic victory. However, as several hours passed, the euphoria of Victory gave way to discomfort and a feeling of resentment, discomfort that grew under pressure,” she adds.

According to the newspaper, in ordering a shortened trial, in which the investigation is closed after it has been decided that all appropriate measures have been taken, the judge concluded that the kiss with the player “was not consensual and was a unilateral and unexpected initiative.” Luis Rubiales.

The court also found that “the state of euphoria and excitement resulting from an extraordinary sporting triumph” are elements the consequences of which must be assessed during the oral trial before the prosecuting authority.