Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Abuse Claims by Former Employees
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, 82, denied allegations of sexual assault made by two former employees, calling the claims "absolutely false" and pledging to defend himself.
- The accusations were brought to a high court in Spain on January 5, coinciding with a joint investigation by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias revealing broader allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
- The investigation included testimonies from 15 former employees spanning from the late 1990s to 2023, describing a workplace environment marked by intimidation and inappropriate behavior focused on women's appearances and sexual matters.
- One accuser detailed repeated sexual abuse by Iglesias, describing feeling objectified and exploited during her employment.
- Julio Iglesias is a highly successful and
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