Luis Rubiales’ lawyer: Jenni Hermoso ‘not liking’ kiss ‘does not mean she did not give consent’
Olga Tubau made the argument as part of her closing comments in Rubiales' trial for sexual assault and coercion. He denies all charges
Luis Rubiales trial ends: verdict awaited on non-consensual kiss
The trial of Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish football, concluded on Friday. He is facing charges related to a non-consensual kiss he gave to star player Jenni Hermoso. A verdict is anticipated in the coming weeks.
Rubiales tells court that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss
Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion for allegedly trying to downplay the kiss that sparked outrage in Spain, and marred the celebrations of the team's first World Cup title.
Luis Rubiales trial: Prosecution say Rubiales enforced ‘code of silence’ after kissing Hermoso at World Cup
The prosecuting lawyer in the trial of Luis Rubiales says he enforced “a code of silence” among those in senior roles at the Spanish football federation while trying to calm the storm around his behaviour at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Luis Rubiales testifies that Jenni Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain’s soccer federation, disputes soccer star Jenni Hermoso’s version of the kiss.
Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss
Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.
Ex-Spain coach testifies he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
Luis Rubiales trial: Prosecution portrayed Spanish FA ‘like a mafia organisation’, say defence counsel
The prosecution in the Luis Rubiales trial “constructed a story” to portray the Spanish football federation as being “like a ...
Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
Luis Rubiales' defense team has reiterated in closing arguments that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the ...
Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to ...
Lip-reading in Luis Rubiales’ defence could be excluded from sexual assault case due to alleged perjury
Luis Rubiales has given his testimony in the sexual assault and coercion case against him, which is likely to be resolved in ...
Rubiales set to testify in sexual assault trial over kiss on Hermoso after 2023 Women’s World Cup
Luis Rubiales and the other three defendants accused of trying to downplay the kiss by the former president of the Spanish ...
Unwanted kiss ‘tainted happiest day of my life,’ says Spain soccer star as Rubiales trial starts
The trial of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales over his unwanted kiss of female soccer player Jennifer ...