Spanish Singer Julio Iglesias Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Two Former Employees
In a statement released on social media, renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has vehemently denied allegations of sexual abuse and harassment made against him by two former female employees. The 82-year-old music icon claims that he has never "abused, coerced or disrespected any woman," describing the accusations as "absolutely false" and "painful."
The allegations, which surfaced in a joint investigation by Spanish news site elDiario.es and TV network Univision Noticias, detail two women – Rebeca and Laura – who allege they were subjected to unwanted touching, insults, and humiliation while working at Iglesias's Caribbean mansions. According to their testimonies, the alleged abuses took place in 2021 and included unwanted physical contact, including anal and vaginal penetration with his fingers.
The women claim that they were also required to undergo medical tests for sexually transmitted diseases and were asked to share the results with one of Iglesias's housekeepers. They filed a complaint against him at Spain's highest criminal court, Audiencia Nacional, alleging human trafficking and sexual assault.
In response to the allegations, Iglesias stated that he would "defend my dignity" against what he described as a "serious affront." He expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and thanked those who have offered their messages of love and solidarity.
The investigation into Iglesias's alleged behavior has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for accountability and justice for the victims. The singer's reputation has been left severely tarnished by these allegations, which have raised questions about his behavior towards women in positions of power or vulnerability.
As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Iglesias will respond to the charges against him. His denials have not been enough to quell the outrage and disappointment among fans and the wider public, who are demanding answers and accountability from those in positions of authority and influence.
In a statement released on social media, renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has vehemently denied allegations of sexual abuse and harassment made against him by two former female employees. The 82-year-old music icon claims that he has never "abused, coerced or disrespected any woman," describing the accusations as "absolutely false" and "painful."
The allegations, which surfaced in a joint investigation by Spanish news site elDiario.es and TV network Univision Noticias, detail two women – Rebeca and Laura – who allege they were subjected to unwanted touching, insults, and humiliation while working at Iglesias's Caribbean mansions. According to their testimonies, the alleged abuses took place in 2021 and included unwanted physical contact, including anal and vaginal penetration with his fingers.
The women claim that they were also required to undergo medical tests for sexually transmitted diseases and were asked to share the results with one of Iglesias's housekeepers. They filed a complaint against him at Spain's highest criminal court, Audiencia Nacional, alleging human trafficking and sexual assault.
In response to the allegations, Iglesias stated that he would "defend my dignity" against what he described as a "serious affront." He expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and thanked those who have offered their messages of love and solidarity.
The investigation into Iglesias's alleged behavior has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for accountability and justice for the victims. The singer's reputation has been left severely tarnished by these allegations, which have raised questions about his behavior towards women in positions of power or vulnerability.
As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Iglesias will respond to the charges against him. His denials have not been enough to quell the outrage and disappointment among fans and the wider public, who are demanding answers and accountability from those in positions of authority and influence.
... I mean, come on, 82 years old and supposedly still thinking he can get away with this stuff? It's like, dude, time to take responsibility for your actions 
. And those medical tests they were asked to undergo? That's just creepy 
. The fact that he's denying it all and blaming the victims is just unbelievable 
... I don't think his fans are buying what he's selling either 
... This whole thing needs to be thoroughly investigated and if found guilty, he should face some serious consequences 
... Can't let people like this get away with this stuff 
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this is so sad - a legend like julio iglesias getting dragged through this mess 
it's gotta be tough for him to deal with these kinda allegations, especially at 82 
i feel bad for his fans too, they must be devastated by the thought of their idol being accused of this 
what's even more disturbing is that he thinks he can just deny everything and not face any consequences 
it's like he's trying to shame the victims and turn them into liars 
. How can someone just deny all these allegations after they've been hurt like that? 
. Anyway, I hope justice gets served for these women 
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I'm so sorry to hear this 
but if these allegations are true 
it's absolutely devastating 
he needs to come clean about what really happened 
... Anyway, my heart goes out to the two women who came forward - they deserve justice 
. Can't we all just treat each other with respect and kindness, you know? 
. It's not just about the accusations themselves, but also how they're being handled - it feels like the focus is more on his legacy rather than making sure those who were affected get the justice they deserve 
. Can't we just have our celebrities behave like normal humans for once?
. Like, Julio Iglesias is a legend and all, but come on, 82 years old and still doing this stuff? 
It's not like he was trying to hide it or anything, he straight-up admitted to the allegations... I guess that's what happens when you're accused of something and you just deny it flat out 
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i'm so worried about rebeca and laura, they must be going through such trauma and I hope justice is served ASAP 
. can't wait to see how this whole thing plays out 