Spanish judicial authorities have initiated a formal review of serious misconduct allegations targeting international music legend Julio Iglesias. The prosecutor’s office confirmed Wednesday it is examining claims that the 82-year-old singer sexually assaulted two former employees at his Caribbean properties in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas during 2021.
The case originated from a collaborative investigative report published by Spanish digital newspaper elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, which detailed alleged incidents occurring between January and October 2021. According to the National Court prosecutor’s office, an unnamed party filed formal allegations against Iglesias on January 5th, triggering the current judicial review process.
Spain’s National Court, based in Madrid, holds jurisdiction over crimes allegedly committed by Spanish citizens abroad, creating a potential legal pathway for prosecution. The court’s press office indicated Iglesias could potentially face proceedings before this judicial body if evidence warrants formal charges.
The iconic singer, who has sold over 300 million records across multiple languages throughout his decades-long career, has maintained complete silence regarding the allegations. His Miami-based entertainment attorney, Russell L. King, who lists Iglesias as a client on his professional website, did not respond to Associated Press requests for commentary.
Iglesias achieved global stardom after beginning his career in Spain, particularly gaining massive popularity throughout the United States and international markets during the 1970s and 1980s. He remains the father of contemporary pop superstar Enrique Iglesias, continuing his musical legacy through his son’s successful career.