Spanish soccer official being taken to court for kissing reporter during World Cup.

The former chief of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, is facing a trial for allegedly kissing national soccer player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent. According to the court, Rubiales has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of coercion for his actions following Spain's World Cup victory last year. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of two years and six months, with prosecutors seeking a year and 18 months for each offense.

The Public Ministry has formally accused Rubiales, who was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation at the time, of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso without her consent. This incident has caused quite a stir, especially since Rubiales has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claimed that he had received consent from Hermoso. In an interview with TV channel La Sexta, Rubiales stated, "For me, there is no crime."

Despite his claims, Hermoso has maintained that she did not consent to the kiss and did not feel respected by Rubiales. In an interview with GQ Spain, she revealed the consequences she had to face because of this incident, including receiving threats. The situation has caused a lot of discomfort and discomfort for Hermoso, and she expressed her frustration saying, "I've had to bear the consequences of an act that I didn't provoke, which I didn't choose or premeditate."

Apart from Rubiales, three others involved in the incident will also stand trial. These include the former coach of the women's national team, Jorge Vilda, the current sporting director, Albert Luque, and the federation's head of marketing, Ruben Rivera. They have been accused of coercing Hermoso into saying that the kiss was consensual.

The High Court in Madrid has set a bail of €65,000 for Rubiales' sexual assault charge, and another €65,000 for the coercion charge, which will be shared by all four defendants. This case has been closely followed by the media, and to stay updated on all the latest news, celebrity gossip, and sports updates, you can follow our WhatsApp channel with no comments, no algorithm, and complete privacy.

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