“Spain’s Jenni Hermoso Testifies in Court That Rubiales’ Kiss Was Not Consensual” – Football News

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Jenni Hermoso appeared at a court in Madrid to testify regarding the non-consensual kiss by Luis Rubiales, former Spanish football chief, which took place following Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney. She insisted that the kiss was not consensual and stated that she had come under pressure to defend his actions. Rubiales had characterized the act as consensual, but Hermoso disagreed. This incident led to a crisis in Spanish football, sparking outrage and leading to Rubiales’s eventual resignation. The judge is now hearing testimony from others before deciding whether to start a trial. If found guilty, Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years according to Spanish sexual consent laws. Numerous witnesses, including Alexia Putellas and two others, have testified about the pressure faced by Hermoso. Rubiales was banned by FIFA for three years and resigned from his positions amid mounting pressure in Spain.

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