Spanish Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges Against Singer Julio Iglesias Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
A shocking case involving one of the world's most iconic singers, Julio Iglesias, has taken a surprising turn as Spanish prosecutors have dropped charges against him after two women accused him of sexual assault and human trafficking. The decision was made due to a lack of jurisdiction over the alleged crimes, which allegedly took place in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
The allegations emerged during an extensive investigation by Spanish news site elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, who gathered testimony from 15 former employees of Iglesias's Caribbean mansions between the late 1990s and 2023. The two women at the center of the case claimed they were subjected to years of harassment, including "inappropriate touching, insults, and humiliation" by Iglesias.
One of the women, identified only as Rebeca, recounted her alleged experiences in a statement to elDiario.es and Univision Noticias. She claimed Iglesias would frequently call her to his room after work and then allegedly penetrate her anally and vaginally without her consent. The 77-year-old singer has denied all allegations and vowed to defend himself against what he described as "a serious affront."
However, the Spanish prosecutors have shelved the case due to a lack of jurisdiction, citing that the alleged crimes did not take place within Spain's borders. While prosecution can still be pursued in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, the decision has sparked controversy among human rights advocates who argue that Iglesias should face justice for his alleged actions.
Iglesias's career spans six decades, and he has always maintained a strong reputation as one of the world's most beloved singers. The allegations against him have left many fans stunned and saddened by the news.
A shocking case involving one of the world's most iconic singers, Julio Iglesias, has taken a surprising turn as Spanish prosecutors have dropped charges against him after two women accused him of sexual assault and human trafficking. The decision was made due to a lack of jurisdiction over the alleged crimes, which allegedly took place in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
The allegations emerged during an extensive investigation by Spanish news site elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, who gathered testimony from 15 former employees of Iglesias's Caribbean mansions between the late 1990s and 2023. The two women at the center of the case claimed they were subjected to years of harassment, including "inappropriate touching, insults, and humiliation" by Iglesias.
One of the women, identified only as Rebeca, recounted her alleged experiences in a statement to elDiario.es and Univision Noticias. She claimed Iglesias would frequently call her to his room after work and then allegedly penetrate her anally and vaginally without her consent. The 77-year-old singer has denied all allegations and vowed to defend himself against what he described as "a serious affront."
However, the Spanish prosecutors have shelved the case due to a lack of jurisdiction, citing that the alleged crimes did not take place within Spain's borders. While prosecution can still be pursued in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, the decision has sparked controversy among human rights advocates who argue that Iglesias should face justice for his alleged actions.
Iglesias's career spans six decades, and he has always maintained a strong reputation as one of the world's most beloved singers. The allegations against him have left many fans stunned and saddened by the news.
, but I'm pretty sure Rebeca's butt was already singing a different tune... or should I say, not singing at all, considering what allegedly happened to her 
. Anyway, lack of jurisdiction is like having a bad excuse for not doing your taxes – it's still a bummer for the victims and their families. On the bright side, Iglesias can now rock out without worrying about his rep taking a hit. Silver linings, right?
julio iglesias is still getting away with some pretty serious allegations. i mean, i know he's 77 and all, but that doesn't make it okay for him to allegedly rape and harass these women. like, what kind of person does that? 
the fact that the spanish prosecutors dropped the charges because they didn't have jurisdiction is just a huge bummer. can u imagine how hard it must be for those two women who had to go through all this trauma? 
i guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next, maybe there's still a way to get justice for them. 
... I mean, Julio Iglesias is like a legend in music but if these things are true it's heartbreaking 
... I guess that's how the system works sometimes, but still hope he faces consequences in other countries
this whole thing is super weird... i mean, iglesias is like a legend in music and all, but if we're being real, it sounds like some pretty wild stuff went down. two women come forward with allegations of years-long harassment and assault, and then the prosecutors just drop the charges because they didn't do their homework? 
and how it affects victims of sexual assault... its like they say "justice delayed is justice denied" 
Julio Iglesias gets off scot-free due to some bs about jurisdiction lol what is it with these rich ppl think they r above the law 
anyway its not like hes innocent but still dropping charges without a full investigation kinda suspicious tbh
this is a bummer... i feel bad for the two women who came forward with their story. it's crazy that they were subjected to years of harassment and abuse, and now their case has been dropped due to jurisdiction issues 
. justice should be served regardless of where the crimes took place 
. it's also hard to believe that a legend like Julio Iglesias is capable of such behavior 
. hope he takes responsibility for his actions and seeks help if needed 