Two former employees of renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias—specifically a housekeeper and a physiotherapist—have asked the Spanish justice system to investigate claims of sexual assault and other forms of mistreatment that they say occurred while working in properties owned by Iglesias in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic in 2021. The two women, represented by the international NGO Women's Link Worldwide, submitted a new complaint at the beginning of September, accusing Iglesias of "sexual harassment and sexual assault" as well as "forced and degrading work." This is not the first time the women have brought their allegations to Spanish authorities. A similar complaint filed in January of last year was dismissed by the Spanish justice system, which ruled it had no jurisdiction over incidents that occurred abroad. However, the women argue that Spanish courts can still act under a specific law that permits the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed outside Spain if there are significant connections to the country. In an open letter to the Spanish justice system, the two women emphasized that they are not seeking special treatment or a favor. Instead, they are asking for the recognition and enforcement of the rights guaranteed by the Spanish state. They described themselves as "two Latin American women, strong, with dreams, courage and the hope of finding justice in dignity." Julio Iglesias, born in 1943 and still a prominent figure in the music world with hits like "Je n'ai pas changé" and "Pauvres diables (Vous les femmes)," has strongly denied the allegations. He called the accusations "absolutely false" and stated he has never "assaulted, coerced, or disrespected any woman."