Two former employees of the renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed a new complaint with Spanish authorities, asking for an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and forced labor that they say occurred while working and living on his properties. Their previous complaint was dismissed in late January by Spanish prosecutors, who stated they were not competent to handle the case, as the alleged incidents reportedly took place in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. The complainants, who are not Spanish citizens and do not currently reside in Spain, argue that the lack of jurisdiction makes it difficult to seek justice through Spanish courts.
In their new complaint, the two women allege that Iglesias, 82, used his power and their vulnerability to recruit, transport, and house them on his properties under conditions of constant intimidation. They claim he subjected them to continuous harassment and sexual assaults and imposed forced, degrading working conditions. According to Women's Link, a Spanish organization supporting the women, these actions may constitute serious crimes, including human trafficking for forced labor, sexual harassment, and violations of workers' rights.
The case has drawn international attention after an investigation by the Spanish-language U.S. television network Univision and the Spanish daily elDiario.es in January. In that report, the two women — a house employee and a physiotherapist — described being victims of sexual assault and harassment by the singer. One of them, a 22-year-old Dominican woman at the time, described feeling like "an object, like a slave in the 21st century" and said, "He put his fingers everywhere." The other complainant, a 28-year-old physiotherapist, also alleged she was subjected to abuse while working for Iglesias.
Julio Iglesias has denied the allegations, which were first made public in January. A global music icon, Iglesias rose to fame in the 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the most successful Spanish artists, with hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide. The Spanish court will now decide whether to open a new investigation into the claims.
Former Employees of Julio Iglesias File New Complaint Over Alleged Sexual Assault and Harassment
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