Spain's Supreme Court dismisses high-profile lawsuits

The Spanish Supreme Court has issued several rulings involving high-profile figures. It dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by singer Julio Iglesias against Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction, stating Díaz’s comments regarding allegations of abuse by Iglesias were made as a “citizen and political leader” rather than in her official capacity as Minister of Labour.

In a separate matter, the Supreme Court rejected a criminal complaint filed by a former Vox employee against Javier Ortega Smith. The worker had alleged crimes against moral integrity and administrative malfeasance following her dismissal after maternity leave. While the court found no evidence of criminal conduct, it described Ortega Smith’s remarks during the encounter as “unfortunate,” “improper,” and “somewhat sexist.”

Additionally, former tennis player Feliciano López has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Alba Carrillo, for allegedly violating his right to honor and privacy following years of public statements about their marriage and separation.