Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football federation, was convicted of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. Although prosecutors sought a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales, the judge imposed a fine of €10,800 and banned him from approaching Hermoso for a year. Despite the conviction, Rubiales intends to appeal the decision, claiming Hermoso consented to the kiss. Hermoso's lawyer announced plans to appeal the ruling regarding coercion, indicating ongoing legal battles surrounding the high-profile case.
The judge emphasized that the kiss violated Hermoso's sexual freedom and noted it was inappropriate behavior, stating that such acts are not a normal greeting.
Rubiales, who maintained his assertion of consent, will appeal the verdict, while Hermoso plans to contest the acquittal on coercion charges advocating for justice.
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