- Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias has denied allegations of sexual assault made by two former employees, calling the accusations "absolutely false" and expressing great sadness.
- In an Instagram post, the 82-year-old said: “With deep sorrow, I respond to the accusations made by two people who previously worked at my home. I deny having abused, coerced or disrespected any woman.”
- The accusations, published following a three-year investigation by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, claim sexual and physical assault occurred at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between January and October 2021.
- Spanish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the claims, which were formally received by a Spanish high court on 5 January.
- One alleged victim stated she felt like an "object" and was "used almost every night" by the singer, while a second woman said that he kissed her on the mouth and touched her breasts against her will.
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