Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sam Jones in MadridJanuary 23, 2026 at 07:20 PM

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Spanish prosecutors have dropped a sexual assault and human trafficking complaint against singer Julio Iglesias, filed by two former employees. The women alleged that Iglesias subjected them to inappropriate touching, insults, and harassment at his Caribbean mansions between the late 1990s and 2023. The prosecutors rejected the case because the alleged offenses occurred outside of Spain, meaning Spanish courts lack jurisdiction. The complainants, a domestic worker and a physical therapist, claimed the incidents took place in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Iglesias has denied all allegations, calling them a serious affront and stating he will defend himself.

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