Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent
Rubiales guilty of assault, acquitted of charge of coercion; Spanish High Court finds former soccer federation head Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fines him over 10,000 euros ($10,434) in a case which gave momentum to "Me Too" movement in the country. The court's decision is seen as a significant step forward in defending women's rights in Spanish society. Rubiales' conviction for sexual assault, but not coercion, has sparked debate on the severity of his punishment and its implications for victims of similar incidents.
- This ruling underscores the need for greater awareness and education about consent and healthy boundaries within sports organizations, particularly those with a history of macho culture.
- How will the ongoing conversation around Rubiales' conviction impact efforts to prevent similar incidents of sexual assault in the world of professional sports?