US EditionSpanish prosecutors to hear testimony of Julio Iglesias accusers, rights group says
Two young Latin American women will testify about sexual assault and alleged human trafficking against Julio Iglesias, with the case filed by Women's Link Worldwide.
- On Wednesday, Women's Link Worldwide said two women who say they were sexually assaulted by Julio Iglesias will provide testimony to Spain's High Court prosecutor's office.
- On January 5, the rights group lodged a complaint alleging human trafficking, forced labour, sexual abuse and workers' rights violations, with complainants described as young Latin American women, Jovana Rios said.
- Iglesias has sold more than 300 million records in 14 languages, and attempts by Reuters to contact his representatives on Tuesday and Wednesday went unanswered while Sony declined to comment.
- Spain's High Court prosecutor's office will take statements from protected witnesses with jurisdiction pending, noting criminal probes of Spanish citizens abroad are typically handled by the High Court.
- Rios said `Being heard by prosecutors is a very important step in quest for justice`, adding other women who worked for Iglesias have contacted Women's Link, with one complainant citing the Dominican Republic.
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Spanish prosecutors to hear testimony of Julio Iglesias accusers, rights group says
Two women who say they were sexually assaulted by singer Julio Iglesias will provide testimony to Spanish prosecutors, the women's rights group that filed a complaint on their behalf said on Wednesday.
The two women who accuse Julio Iglesias of harassment and sexual assault will appear before the Public Prosecutor's Office of the National High Court in Spain.Women’s Link Worldwide, the group that represents the alleged victims of Julio Iglesias and who identify themselves as Rebeca and Laura, reported that the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the High Court will take statements from them as protected witnesses. So far, the date has not been estab…
The Spanish Ministry of Public Affairs will continue its investigation of alleged abuses by Julio Iglesias to two former officials. Cantor says that he prepares defense and will soon clarify everything in a coherent manner.
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