Asencio appeal nixed in sex abuse investigation
Briefly

The High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands has upheld the investigation against Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio regarding his alleged involvement in distributing a sexually explicit video of a minor. Asencio's defense had sought to dismiss the case, but the court confirmed that the inquiry would proceed. This case stems from incidents in June 2023 involving Asencio and other former Madrid youth players recording and sharing a video without consent, leading to police action and a complaint from the minor's mother.
A Spanish court has rejected an appeal, allowing the investigation into Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio's alleged distribution of a sexually explicit video of a minor to proceed.
Asencio's defense had sought to dismiss the case, but the High Court confirmed the inquiry into the distribution of the explicit video would continue.
The court's decision follows the September 2023 arrest of four players, linked to allegations of distributing a private video without consent.
The complaint was brought forward by the mother of a 16-year-old girl, prompting law enforcement investigations into the privacy violation.
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