Spanish Singer Julio Iglesias Accused of Sexual Assault by Two Female Former Employees
Two female former employees of renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have made shocking allegations against him, claiming they were subjected to sexual assault and harassment while working at his Caribbean mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
According to reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, the two women, who worked as a domestic worker and a physical therapist between the late 1990s and 2023, shared their harrowing experiences with investigators. The alleged assaults took place in 2021, according to the accounts.
The victims describe an atmosphere of control and constant harassment, where they were subjected to "inappropriate touching, insults, and humiliation." One of the women, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed that Iglesias would often call her to his room at the end of the working day, only to penetrate her anally and vaginally with his fingers without her consent.
The two women also alleged that their supervisors were complicit in the abuse, creating a tense and controlling environment. The accounts are supported by extensive documentary evidence, including photographs, call logs, WhatsApp messages, visas, medical reports, and other documents.
Iglesias's alleged behavior has been described as "normalising abuse," where workers felt they had no choice but to comply with his demands. The victims claimed that Iglesias would ask them intimate questions shortly after they arrived, such as "Do you like women?", "Do you like threesomes?", and "Have you had breast surgery?"
The allegations have sparked outrage in Spain, with the country's labour minister, Yolanda Díaz, calling the women's testimony "chilling." However, Iglesias has yet to comment on the allegations.
In a surprising turn of events, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Madrid region, has come to Iglesias's defense, labeling the left-wing party Más Madrid as complicit in his alleged mistreatment. She claimed that the administration would not strip Iglesias of honors bestowed upon him by regional and city authorities.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle for justice against powerful individuals and raises questions about the accountability of the wealthy and famous. The two women's accounts serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in industries where exploitation is often prevalent.
Two female former employees of renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have made shocking allegations against him, claiming they were subjected to sexual assault and harassment while working at his Caribbean mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
According to reports by Spanish news site elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, the two women, who worked as a domestic worker and a physical therapist between the late 1990s and 2023, shared their harrowing experiences with investigators. The alleged assaults took place in 2021, according to the accounts.
The victims describe an atmosphere of control and constant harassment, where they were subjected to "inappropriate touching, insults, and humiliation." One of the women, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed that Iglesias would often call her to his room at the end of the working day, only to penetrate her anally and vaginally with his fingers without her consent.
The two women also alleged that their supervisors were complicit in the abuse, creating a tense and controlling environment. The accounts are supported by extensive documentary evidence, including photographs, call logs, WhatsApp messages, visas, medical reports, and other documents.
Iglesias's alleged behavior has been described as "normalising abuse," where workers felt they had no choice but to comply with his demands. The victims claimed that Iglesias would ask them intimate questions shortly after they arrived, such as "Do you like women?", "Do you like threesomes?", and "Have you had breast surgery?"
The allegations have sparked outrage in Spain, with the country's labour minister, Yolanda Díaz, calling the women's testimony "chilling." However, Iglesias has yet to comment on the allegations.
In a surprising turn of events, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Madrid region, has come to Iglesias's defense, labeling the left-wing party Más Madrid as complicit in his alleged mistreatment. She claimed that the administration would not strip Iglesias of honors bestowed upon him by regional and city authorities.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle for justice against powerful individuals and raises questions about the accountability of the wealthy and famous. The two women's accounts serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual assault and harassment, particularly in industries where exploitation is often prevalent.
Julio Iglesias thought he could just get away with this? 
like two women who worked for him are coming forward and sharing their stories of abuse and harassment... its so sad that they felt trapped and didn't know how to report it, especially since some of the people in power were also involved. 
hasnt everyone got a say now? 
I mean what does it take for someone like Iglesias to realize he's done something wrong? 
its just not right that the powerful get to use their wealth and influence to silence victims and avoid accountability...
Oh man I'm so done with this dude Julio Iglesias 
women deserve respect and consent not some freaky old dude making them do weird stuff 
the fact that he's still got all these honors and whatnot just makes it worse 
like who cares about the awards when someone's been hurt by someone powerful? 
this case is a total wake-up call for all of us to speak up against abuse and support those who come forward 
this whole thing is super problematic, you know? like, Iglesias has been accused of some serious abuse but it's all over the news without any real investigation happening... meanwhile his friends on the right are jumping to his defense 
they deserve justice and some serious respect 
the problem is deep-seated and we need to keep pushing for change 
like, why do these powerful men think they can get away with this kind of behavior? 
i dont think its ever ok to use ur power or influence to take advantage of others. and whats even more cringeworthy is that his ppl are tryin to downplay it and defend him. come on guys, just be honest for once! the fact that they had to go thru all this trauma and now theyre still gettin called out for speakin up is just... 
they're saying he harassed them and assaulted them in his private homes 
it's like, how can someone get away with this kind of thing? 
the fact that his employees were too scared to speak out is just heartbreaking 
what about the victims' feelings? 
we need to hold people in power accountable for their actions 
and make sure that everyone has access to justice and support 
I feel for those women who had to go through that. it's so important that we hold people in positions of power accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to something as serious as sexual assault and harassment. can you imagine if the roles were reversed and he was a victim? would we be hearing the same outrage and support? 
no one's surprised anymore 
his victims deserve justice but I doubt he'll ever face any real consequences 
. it's crazy to me how some people think they're above the law because of their fame or wealth... newsflash: we're all human beings! 
. I hope these women get the justice & support they deserve, but I'm also worried about the impact this might have on their lives after speaking out 
. I can only imagine how scared and powerless they must have felt 
. And the fact that Julio Iglesias hasn't commented on this yet, just adds to the whole situation being so shrouded in mystery 
.