"BARCELONA, Spain -- Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The Spanish prosecutors' office told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the allegations were related to media reports from earlier this week that alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked in his Caribbean residences between January and October 2021."
"The Spanish prosecutors' office that handles cases for Spain's National Court said that it had received formal allegations against Iglesias by an unnamed party on Jan. 5. Iglesias could potentially be taken in front of the Madrid-based court, which can try alleged crimes by Spanish citizens while they are abroad, according to the court's press office. Women's Link Worldwide, a nongovernmental organization, said in a statement that it was representing the two women who had presented the complaint to the Spanish court."
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Formal allegations were received on Jan. 5 by the office that handles cases for Spain's National Court, which can try alleged crimes by Spanish citizens committed abroad. The alleged conduct reportedly occurred between January and October 2021 and included sexual and physical assault. Women's Link Worldwide is representing the two women and accuses Iglesias of crimes including sexual harassment and human trafficking for forced labor and servitude. Spanish outlets elDiario.es and Univision Noticias published a joint investigation. Iglesias has not spoken publicly and his lawyer did not immediately respond. A government spokeswoman reaffirmed commitment to combat violence and harassment against women.
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