Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jennifer Hermoso without consent during the Women's World Cup celebrations. He received a sentence of 18 months' worth of fines totaling €10,950, with protective measures barring him from contacting Hermoso. The court's ruling is less severe than what was originally sought by prosecutors, and it acquitted co-defendants of coercion charges. This incident has become a pivotal moment in discussions about consent and accountability in sports.
Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jennifer Hermoso without consent during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The court sentenced him to a fine and imposed protective measures.
The National Court's ruling resulted in Rubiales facing an 18-month fine total of €10,950, significantly less than the prosecutor’s request for a two and a half year prison sentence.
While Rubiales claimed Hermoso consented to the kiss, she denied it leading to a trial that garnered significant public attention and debate regarding consent in sports.
The court's decision concludes a controversial chapter in Spanish football history, as the incident overshadowed the celebration of the women’s football team's historic World Cup win.
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