Jenni Hermoso, represented by her agency, appealed to the competent institutions involved in the judicial investigation to flag the leaks surrounding the kiss given by former Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales without her consent. The message, submitted to both the judge and the prosecutor, also requests that, if necessary, statements be suspended. Legal sources note that this petition had already been planned by the national team manager Albert Luque and several witnesses.
The National Court received a request to block information related to prosecutor-submitted investigations. Rubiales’s defense argues that protecting privacy and confidentiality is essential, according to the same sources.
Regarding Hermoso’s side, a statement was sent to the media on Wednesday indicating that, until recently, the process provided a safe environment for Hermoso. Ongoing leaks and the lack of guarantees make it difficult for the process to proceed normally. These remarks from the midfielder were made a day before the prosecutor’s office and in relation to the appearance of former women’s coach Jorge Vilda as a defendant this Tuesday.
Observers note that the leaks are a consequence rather than a warning of what happened yesterday, according to agency sources. The judge was informed that there was no safe environment in which Hermoso or any other party could testify. At the moment, this procedure has not been adopted by the chair of the Central Educational Court No. 1.
Upcoming announcements
Hermoso’s petition, shared with the court and the prosecutor, seeks clarification of responsibilities arising from the leaks and calls for any forthcoming disclosures to be suspended if necessary. The statements refer to calls already planned. On 16 October, the men’s team manager Albert Luque is expected to be questioned as the last witness in the investigation, with several other witnesses scheduled to testify in November. The involvement of the national team’s former coach Luis de la Fuente and former RFEF Communications Director Pablo García-Cuervo is also noted.
Representatives for Hermoso assert that boundaries were crossed and that fundamental rights were violated by the leaks. They claim that data protection rights were breached as information was made public without consent.
The events have raised concerns not only about Hermoso’s wellbeing but also about the credibility and independence of the judicial process. Her legal team states that steps have been taken to safeguard confidentiality, including actions aimed at preventing further leaks while legal proceedings continue.
Hermoso’s public silence and the next steps
Hermoso has refrained from commenting publicly about the situation, emphasizing that the matter remains active within the legal framework. The case continues to unfold as authorities work to balance transparency with the protection of personal rights.
Petitions to the judge highlight the need for safeguards against those responsible for leaks and for measures to preserve information integrity throughout the criminal process.
Supporters stress the importance of keeping Hermoso within the team’s ongoing process while the investigation moves forward. The cooperation among the national court, the judge, the prosecutor’s office, security forces, and the media is viewed as essential for the case’s development.
Judge’s response and courtroom considerations
Judge Francisco de Jorge treated the matter with seriousness after statements appeared across multiple media outlets. During proceedings, the defense addressed the lawyers for all parties, cautioning about the consequences of disclosing procedural information. The judge reportedly urged parties to avoid sharing material that could prejudice the process.
Additionally, the judge ordered that videos of demonstrations and the statements by Rubiales and Hermoso, recorded in the prosecutor’s office, be restricted to the Central Court’s records. This ensures that the information remains accessible only to the appropriate legal authorities and counsel within the instructed framework.
The case continues to be watched closely as authorities navigate the balance between public interest and the protection of personal rights in a highly scrutinized environment.