A Spanish prosecutor has requested a retrial for Luis Rubiales, the former head of the football federation, following his conviction for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent. The High Court had fined him over €10,000 and acquitted him of coercion charges, but the prosecutor contends that vital evidence was disregarded and the penalties were inadequate. The incident, which took place at the 2023 World Cup awards, has sparked widespread debates about sexism in sports and society, reminiscent of the 'Me Too' movement, particularly in light of Spain's recent football victory overshadowed by the scandal.
In a case that sparked a nationwide furore, a Spanish prosecutor has requested a retrial of Luis Rubiales for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent.
After a conviction for sexual assault, the prosecutor argues that the original trial was flawed and the penalties imposed were insufficient.
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