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Julio Iglesias faces new abuse complaint

Two women ex-employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed another complaint against him for alleged sexual abuse and forced labour, the advocacy group representing them said on Friday, insisting Spain had jurisdiction to investigate.

Julio Iglesias faces new abuse complaint

Two former employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed a fresh legal complaint against the 82-year-old singer for alleged sexual abuse, human trafficking, and forced labor. The women, identified as Rebeca and Laura, are seeking investigation by Spain's National Court. They claim to have been subjected to sexual and other forms of abuse while employed by Iglesias at his properties in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas in 2021.

Iglesias has strongly denied the accusations, calling them "absolutely false". The women's legal team argues that Spanish law allows for offences committed abroad to be investigated and prosecuted in Spain if there are sufficient connections with the country.

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