Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by ex-employees
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is under investigation in Spain after two former employees accused him of sexual and physical assault while working at his homes in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas in 2021.
The women, represented by Women's Link Worldwide, allege sexual harassment, human trafficking for the purpose of forced labor and servitude, long hours without contracts, phone monitoring, and confinement.
Case status: Investigation ongoing and medal review
The formal complaint was filed with Spanish prosecutors on January 5, 2026.
The prosecutors' office that handles cases for Spain's National Court is studying the allegations and has granted protected witness status to both women for their safety.
Iglesias and his lawyer haven't commented yet.
Prosecutors have up to six months to determine whether to bring charges (exceptionally extendable to a year).
Meanwhile, Spain's Culture Minister is also reassessing Iglesias's prestigious 2010 Gold Medal of Merit, saying the government is studying and evaluating whether to strip him of the medal.