Prosecutor's Office Files Case Against Julio Iglesias Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the National Court has decided to close the proceedings opened against the famous singer. The case stemmed from complaints by two former employees, but it runs into a legal wall of competence. 🚫
The Core of the Filing: a Judicial Territory Problem
The Prosecutor's Office argues that Spanish courts cannot hear this matter. Their argument is based on the fact that the alleged events occurred in 2021 in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas, outside national territory. Additionally, neither the accused nor the women accusing him currently live in Spain. Without finding grounds to apply extraterritorial jurisdiction, the filing is automatic and avoids assessing the merits of the accusations.
The Reported Facts That Will Not Be Investigated:- Alleged sexual assaults and harassment by the artist.
- Accusations of human trafficking and violating fundamental labor rights.
- All events linked to the employment relationship between the complainants and Julio Iglesias.
The decision leaves serious accusations unexamined, limiting itself to a matter of territorial competence.
Reaction of the Complainants and Possible Future Paths
The two women, who have the legal support of the NGO Women’s Link Worldwide, expressed their deep disappointment. Their legal team announced that they are exploring filing the complaint in other judicial systems, seeking a forum deemed suitable to judge the facts. This possibility depends on analyzing options in other countries.
Key Details on the Defense's Position:- They criticize that the resolution prevents a judge from assessing the evidence or the credibility of the testimonies.
- They consider that the proceedings are halted before being able to substantively investigate the accusations.
- They announce that they are studying all legal avenues available in the international sphere.
A Case Sailing Toward International Waters
For now, the matter is filed in Spain because it could not find a judicial port to dock in. Spanish justice declares itself incompetent, passing the ball to other possible legal scenarios outside its borders. The merits of the complaint thus remain pending for another body to take it up. ⚖️