Julio Iglesias has denied the sexual assault and human trafficking allegations made against him by two female former employees.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Iglesias said: “It is with deep regret that I respond to the accusations made by two individuals who previously worked in my home. I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are completely false and cause me great sadness,”.
“I have never felt such malice, but I still have the strength to let people know the whole truth and defend my dignity in the face of such a serious offense, the Spanish singer continued.
He concluded: I cannot forget the many dear people who have sent me messages of affection and loyalty; I have found great comfort in them.”
The accusations were first revealed in a press release issued by the international human rights organization Women’s Link Worldwide on Tuesday.
The group alleged that the two women, identified as Laura and Rebeca (pseudonyms used to protect their identities), filed a complaint with Spain’s Public Prosecutor’s Office of the National Court.
The complaint accuses Iglesias of engaging in “a crime of human trafficking for the purpose of forced labor and servitude,” as well as “crimes against sexual freedom and indemnity such as sexual harassment.”
The incidents reportedly occurred between January and October 2021 at Iglesias’ residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
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