The National Court of Spain found former RFEF president Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for a nonconsensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso after Spain's 2023 World Cup win. Though the prosecution sought a prison sentence, the court imposed a fine of €10,800 and prohibited Rubiales from contacting Hermoso for one year. He was acquitted of coercion charges, but his testimony and refusal to acknowledge the incident's seriousness raised concerns about accountability and the implications for women's rights in sports.
The court found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso nonconsensually but acquitted him of coercion, imposing a fine instead of prison.
Judge Fernández-Prieto ruled that Rubiales is guilty of an assault after the World Cup medal ceremony but granted no prison time.
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