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Spain's ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

Spanish ex-soccer federation head Luis Rubiales faces trial for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without consent after the Women's World Cup final, confirmed by a judge. Prosecutors seek a 2.5-year prison term for sexual assault and coercion.
The judge ruled Rubiales' kiss was non-consensual and unilateral in January.
EFE reported the confirmation of charges against Rubiales for the alleged offenses.

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BBC News

Luis Rubiales to face trial for sexual assault after World Cup kiss

The former Spanish FA chief will be tried over a kiss he gave player Jenni Hermoso.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Luis Rubiales to stand trial for World Cup kiss of footballer Jenni Hermoso

Former Spanish soccer federation chief faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for alleged actions in the aftermathThe former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of the national team player Jenni Hermoso after a high court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday.Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of …

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales to stand trial over kiss on player

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss on national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday.

12 days ago·India

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Reuters

Spain's ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Luis Rubiales To Face Trial For Unwanted World Cup Kiss, Judge Confirms

Disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his forcible kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish high court judge decided Wednesday. "(Rubiales will be tried) for the non-consensual kissing of Spanish national team player Jennifer Hermoso at the end of the World Cup final in Sydney on August 20 (2023), and for the subsequent coercion exerted to make her say publicly t…

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Spanish judge confirms Rubiales will stand trial for kiss on player after Women's World Cup final

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges of sexual assault and coercion for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent after last year's Women's World Cup final, a Spanish judge confirmed Wednesday.

11 days ago·United States

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