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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Rubiales' Sexual Assault Trial Begins in Madrid
Caption: Rubiales' Sexual Assault Trial Begins in Madrid. The trial of former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has begun in Madrid over his controversial kiss of player Jennifer Hermoso, AFP reports. Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion for the incident during Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory celebrations in August 2023. Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales, who is set to testify on February 12. Hermoso, testifying on Monday, said the kiss "tainted one of the happiest days of my life" and left her feeling unable to "live freely.” The kiss, caught on camera, sparked outrage and protests across Spain, fueling a broader debate on misogyny in sports and society. Rubiales has maintained that the kiss was "mutual," while Hermoso has consistently denied this claim. The trial is expected to conclude by February 19, with the verdict likely to have significant implications for Spanish football and gender equality. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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