Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, was found guilty of sexual assault for a non-consensual kiss on player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 World Cup final. His punishment includes a fine, a ban from approaching Hermoso, and compensation, but he avoided prison time and was acquitted of coercion charges. This verdict, despite being a significant victory, has sparked debate about its leniency and the societal pressures surrounding sexual assault cases in Spain, particularly in a historically machismo environment.
I think the conviction for sexual assault is correct. What I find somehow striking and strange is that there is no conviction for coercion.
Many will think that the punishment was light, with a fine that is about 1.5% of what his 675,762 annual salary was.
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