Prosecutors seek jail term for ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss

A prosecutor at Spain's High Court is reportedly seeking a two-and-a-half-year jail term for ex-Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales who kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.

In a document seen by news outlet Reuters, prosecutor Marta Durantez charged Rubiales with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss. The offences carry jail terms of one year and 18 months respectively.

Rubiales grabbed Hermoso and kissed her on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup in Sydney on August 20 last year, making global headlines and causing a national debate in Spain about sexism.

Hermoso and her team-mates said the kiss was unwanted and demeaning, but Rubiales argued it was consensual and denied any wrongdoing.

The prosecutor also accused the former coach of the women's national team, Jorge Vilda, the current sporting director of the Spanish federation (RFEF), Albert Luque, and the RFEF's marketing chief, Ruben Rivera, of coercing Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual.

The indictment said the three officials harassed Hermoso by exerting "constant and repeated acts of pressure" directly on the player and through her friends and family. They each face 18 months in prison as well.

All three denied wrongdoing when they appeared before the court.

Durantez also said Rubiales should pay €50k (£42.8k) in damages to Hermoso, with another €50k euros to be jointly paid by Rubiales, Vilda, Luque and Rivera.

In addition, she requested a restraining order barring Rubiales from coming within 200 metres of Hermoso and from communicating with her for the next seven and a half years.

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