Accusations of Sexual Assault Emerge Against Legendary Singer Julio Iglesias

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, renowned for his romantic ballads and vast career, now faces grave allegations as two former female employees accuse him of sexual assault. The accusations come from a domestic worker and a physical therapist who were employed at Iglesias's Caribbean mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The incidents reportedly took place in 2021 and have been detailed in a recent investigation by the Spanish news outlet elDiario.es and the Spanish-language TV network Univision Noticias, which interviewed 15 former staff members who worked for the 82-year-old artist between the late 1990s and 2023. According to the report, the two women, whose identities are shielded for their protection, described a toxic environment marked by inappropriate touching, insults, humiliation, and persistent harassment, creating an atmosphere of control. They detailed experiences of isolation and employment disputes that intensified due to Iglesias's reportedly volatile behavior. One of the women, referred to as Rebecca, stated that she was often summoned to Iglesias's room at the conclusion of her workday, where she alleged he would engage in non-consensual sexual acts. "He used me almost every night," she recounted, expressing feelings of objectification and enslavement. The other woman, known by the pseudonym Laura, provided her account of being kissed and touched without her consent by Iglesias, highlighting incidents that took place at leisure spots like the beach and pool at his luxurious Punta Cana villa. Both women not only maintained consistent testimonies throughout lengthy interviews but also offered substantial documentation to support their claims, including photographs, call logs, WhatsApp messages, and medical reports. They described their work environment as a nightmare, with Rebecca denouncing it as a "little house of terror." Details about the recruitment practices used for hiring young women to work in Iglesias's establishments were also alarming. Assembly members mentioned that applicants were often subjected to invasive questions about their personal lives soon upon arrival, revealing a disturbing trend of normalization of abuse. In light of the serious allegations, both Rebecca and Laura have filed a formal complaint with Spain's Audiencia Nacional, which addresses human trafficking and sexual assault cases. Despite extensive outreach efforts from journalists at elDiario.es and Univision to acquire comments from Julio Iglesias and his legal representatives, they received no response. However, a supervisor at the Punta Cana mansion dismissed the allegations, labeling them as nonsense, and expressed admiration for Iglesias, defending him as a respectful figure. Additionally, political figures, including Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the Madrid region's president, have come to Iglesias's defense, reflecting a polarized reaction to the allegations against an artist of his stature. As the investigation unfolds, the accusations against Julio Iglesias raise critical questions about power dynamics, workplace safety, and the broader implications of such allegations in the entertainment industry. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2