MADRID — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “completely unfaithful.”
Media reviews from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and bodily assaulted two girls who labored at his residences within the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between January and October 2021. A day later, Spanish prosecutors mentioned they had been learning the allegations.
“With deep sorrow, I reply to the accusations made by two individuals who beforehand labored at my dwelling. I deny having abused, coerced or disrespected any girl. These accusations are completely false and trigger me nice disappointment,” Iglesias mentioned on Instagram.
Spanish on-line newspaper elDiario.es and Spanish-language tv channel Univision Noticias revealed the joint, three-year investigation on Jan. 13 into Iglesias’ alleged misconduct.
A Spanish excessive courtroom acquired formal allegations in opposition to Iglesias by an unnamed occasion on Jan. 5, in keeping with officers there. Iglesias may doubtlessly be taken in entrance of the Madrid-based courtroom, which might strive alleged crimes by Spanish residents whereas they’re overseas, in keeping with the courtroom’s press workplace.
The 82-year-old Iglesias is likely one of the world’s most profitable musical artists, having bought greater than 300 million information in additional than a dozen languages. After making his begin in Spain, he received immense recognition in america and wider world within the Seventies and ’80s. He’s the daddy of pop singer Enrique Iglesias.
In 1988, he received a Grammy for Greatest Latin Pop Efficiency for his album “Un Hombre Solo.” He additionally acquired a Lifetime Achievement Award on the Grammys in 2019.
“I had by no means skilled such malice, however I nonetheless have the energy for folks to know the complete fact and to defend my dignity in opposition to such a critical affront,” Iglesias mentioned on social media.
He additionally thanked those that had despatched messages of assist.
