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Legal allegations and defamation suits against Julio Iglesia

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2026-10-19 16:32 UTC → 2026-10-28 16:22 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Two former employees of singer Julio Iglesias, identified by the pseudonyms Rebeca and Laura, have filed legal complaints in Spain’s Audiencia Nacional alleging sexual assault, harassment, and labor exploitation. Supported by Women’s Link Worldwide, the complainants—a physiotherapist and a domestic worker—allege that incidents including human trafficking for forced labor, sexual freedom violations, and degrading treatment occurred in 2021 at the artist’s residences in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. Following a previous attempt in January 2026 that was archived due to jurisdictional issues, the Spanish Prosecution Service has reversed its stance, now supporting the jurisdiction of the Audiencia Nacional ~~has been deemed competent~~ to investigate the matter. The complainants have escalated their case to the United Nations, requesting intervention through six special mechanisms. They have also alerted the UN that their privacy and security were compromised after a video published by Okdiari left one woman’s voice ~~identifiable, prompting calls for the Spanish state to guarantee an impartial investigation and protect witnesses from potential retaliation.~~ identifiable. Julio Iglesias has denied all allegations, describing them as ‘absolutely false’ and stating he has never abused or coerced any woman. In response to the reporting, Iglesias has initiated separate legal proceedings in a Madrid court against the news outlet elDiario.es, its director Ignacio Escolar, and several ~~journalists. This investigation examines~~ journalists to investigate potential crimes of slander and ~~defamation to determine if~~ defamation. Family members have addressed the ~~publications violated~~ proceedings. Julio José Iglesias affirmed his ~~honor or were protected under~~ father is doing well, stating, ‘He is better than ever, yes, he is very well,’ while his sister, Ana Boyer, described the ~~right to freedom of expression.~~ situation as ‘very complicated’ and ‘uncomfortable.’

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