Queer football star Jenni Hermoso has publicly stated that a kiss from former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales was non-consensual, a claim that has led to a high-profile trial. Rubiales kissed her after Spain's 1-0 win over England in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final, which resulted in Hermoso lodging an official complaint. Prosecutors are seeking up to four years in prison for Rubiales, who denies wrongdoing. The case spotlights issues of consent and power dynamics in sports, with additional figures facing trial for allegedly pressuring Hermoso.
Jenni Hermoso, the Queer football star, asserts that the kiss from Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales after their World Cup victory was not consensual.
If Rubiales is convicted of kissing Hermoso without consent, he may face a sentence of up to four years in prison, according to the charges.
During her testimony, Hermoso firmly stated, 'Never' when asked if the kiss was consensual, further alleging that Rubiales grabbed her by the ears.
Rubiales claims he is a victim of a witch-hunt, insisting that the kiss was innocuous, comparable to one he might give his own daughters.
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