Rubiales Fined, Hermoso Sees Landmark Ruling
Jennifer Hermoso, the Spanish national soccer player, views the court’s decision in the Luis Rubiales kissing scandal as a pivotal moment for women’s rights. “This sets a crucial precedent in a society still needing progress,” she declared on Instagram. “My gratitude goes to those who supported me throughout this fight,” she added.
Guilty Verdict, but a Contested fine
On Thursday, a Spanish court found luis Rubiales, the former head of the Spanish Football Federation, guilty of sexual aggression. Rubiales kissed Hermoso against her will after the 2023 World Cup final. Both Rubiales and Hermoso intend to appeal the €10,800 fine imposed for the offense.
The public prosecutor also opposes the ruling, according to Spanish media outlets like RTVE and AS. They sought a far harsher penalty of two and a half years for the 47-year-old.
A Mild Sentence,Strong Criticism
The relatively lenient sentence from the Madrid court has drawn sharp criticism from women’s rights advocates,politicians,and the media. The court’s decision, while acknowledging the assault, appears to have fallen short of the severity some expected.
Beyond the fine, Rubiales is barred from approaching Hermoso within 200 meters and from contacting her for a year.
