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Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales faces severe legal consequences, including a two-and-a-half-year prison term, for an alleged non-consensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso.
Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales finds himself in hot water as Spanish prosecutors seek a two-and-a-half-year prison term for an alleged unwanted kiss on Jenni Hermoso.
The incident took place after Spain's Women's World Cup final victory over England, leading to a cascade of legal troubles for Rubiales.
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‘Rubiales and Hermoso kiss was not consensual’ — court declares as three other ex-Spain bosses also set to stand trial
In the latest twist of the infamous KissGATE scandal between Jennifer Hermoso and former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, a magistrate court have decided that they will hear the case against the former FA boss and other Spain officials
Prosecutors Seek Prison Time for Rubiales and Others
Spanish prosecutors have not minced their words in seeking harsh punishment for Luis Rubiales in the form of a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
The alleged offence revolves around the former RFEF president's actions after the Women's World Cup final. Alongside Rubiales, other key figures including RFEF directors Albert Luque and Ruben Rivera, and former Spain women's head coach Jorge Vilda are also facing legal repercussions for coercion charges linked to the incident involving Jenni Hermoso.
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Additional Legal Woes and Financial Consequences
Aside from the kiss scandal, Luis Rubiales faces a slew of other legal challenges, including a warrant for his arrest connected to corruption allegations concerning a deal with Saudi Arabia.
On top of potential prison time, Rubiales has been ordered to compensate Hermoso with a total of €100,000 for the accusations of both sexual assault and coercion. The stringent legal measures also mandate a four-year no-contact order and a 200-metre radius restriction around Hermoso for Rubiales.
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