Grammy-winning music icon Julio Iglesias has publicly refuted sexual assault allegations brought forward by two former employees, characterizing the accusations as fundamentally untrue. The 82-year-old recording artist issued an emotional denial via Instagram on Friday following media reports detailing alleged misconduct.
Spanish media outlets elDiario.es and Univision Noticias jointly published an investigative report on January 13th alleging that Iglesias had committed sexual and physical assaults against staff members at his Caribbean residences in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas during 2021. According to the publications, the incidents occurred between January and October of that year.
The judicial process gained momentum when Spain’s National Court confirmed receipt of formal allegations against Iglesias on January 5th. This specialized tribunal holds jurisdiction over crimes allegedly committed by Spanish citizens abroad, potentially bringing the case before Madrid-based justices.
In his social media statement, Iglesias expressed profound sorrow over the allegations: “With deep sorrow, I respond to the accusations made by two people who previously worked at my home. I deny having abused, coerced or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and cause me great sadness.” The artist further noted his shock at encountering such malice late in his career while vowing to defend his dignity against what he termed a serious affront.
The Spanish superstar, whose career has spanned six decades and generated over 300 million record sales across multiple languages, received an outpouring of support from fans worldwide. Iglesias acknowledged these messages of encouragement in his public response.
Spanish prosecutors have confirmed they are currently examining the allegations to determine whether formal proceedings should be initiated. The case development marks a significant moment for the music legend who previously received Grammy recognition for Best Latin Pop Performance and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the recording academy.