Julio Iglesias says sex abuse allegations against him are 'absolutely untrue'

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Grammyaward winning singer Julio Iglesias denies accusations That him Sexually assaulted two former employeescalling the accusations “absolutely untrue.”

Media reports earlier this week claimed Iglesias Sexually and physically assaulted two women who works at his residence Dominican Republic and Bahamas From January to October 2021.

One day later, spanish Prosecutors said they are investigating the allegations.

“It is with deep sadness that I respond to the allegations made by two people who worked at my home,” Iglesias said in a statement. “I deny abusing, coercing or disrespecting any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and cause me great sadness.” Instagram.

spanish Online newspaper elDiario.es and Spanish-language television channel Univision Noticias announced on January 13 a joint three-year investigation into alleged misconduct by Iglesias.

According to Spanish High Court officials, on January 5, the Spanish High Court received formal charges against Iglesias from an unnamed group. Iglesias could be brought forward madridThe court can hear cases involving Spanish citizens suspected of committing crimes abroad, according to the court’s press office.

One of the victims, Rebecca (pseudonym), said the Spanish artist, then 77, often called her to his room at night.

“He took advantage of me almost every night,” she told elDiario.es and Univision Noticias. “I felt like an object, like a slave.”

The alleged sexual encounters almost always occurred in the presence of another, more senior domestic worker, she said.

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Another woman, Laura (also not her real name), claimed Mr Iglesias kissed her on the mouth and touched her breasts against her will.

Iglesias, 82, is one of the world’s most successful music artists, having sold more than 300 million records in more than a dozen languages. After starting Spainhe has gained great popularity in the circle USA the 1970s and 1980s and the wider world. He is the father of pop singers Enrique Iglesias.

“These accusations are absolutely false and make me very sad,” Iglesias said. (Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. all rights reserved.)

In 1988, he received Grammy Won the award for Best Latin Pop Performance for his album a lonely person. He also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

“I have never experienced such malicious behavior, but I still have the strength to let people know the full truth and defend my dignity in such a serious insult,” Iglesias said on social media.

He also thanked those who sent messages of support.