Prosecutors Call for Retrial in Rubiales Forced Kiss Case, Citing Judicial Bias

Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales and prosecutors appeal a controversial ruling in the Hermoso sexual assault case, requesting a new trial over alleged mishandling of evidence.

• Prosecutors have requested the annulment and retrial of the case against Luis Rubiales, citing the judge's alleged bias and exclusion of key evidence.
• Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent at the 2023 Women's World Cup medal ceremony but received only a fine and no prison time.
• The court's ruling also acquitted Rubiales and three co-defendants of coercion charges, which prosecutors and Hermoso are appealing.
• Prosecutor Marta Durantez criticized the trial judge for preventing certain questions and failing to address critical evidence in the verdict.
• The case has become a defining moment in Spain's fight against sexism, with Hermoso emerging as a symbol of resistance against gender-based abuse in sports.

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