The action that finally allowed justice to pursue stronger charges against the suspended president of the Federation had been missing until now.
According to Cadena SER on Wednesday, Jennifer Hermoso has formalized her complaint to the already suspended president of the RFEF, Luis Rubiales, at the Public Prosecutor’s Office. That formal step is what enabled the judiciary to press forward with more decisive charges against the federation’s former leader.
It is important to recall that the Spain international had already spoken publicly through a statement about the non-consensual kiss she received from Rubiales during the World Cup celebration by the Spanish national team.
Nevertheless, formalization of the complaint was necessary to allow the Ministry of Justice to proceed in a real, enforceable way. Since the events occurred abroad, it was required for the Mexican player who represented Pachuca to come forward so that the Public Prosecution Service could accept and file the complaint.
The prosecution had previously received several citizen complaints against Rubiales related to that kiss and had determined that Hermoso appeared to be the victim of an alleged felony assault. However, the case could not be pursued ex officio, which is why she was given 15 days to be informed of her rights and to decide whether she wished to file the complaint herself.
In this context, and as Cadena SER consistently reported, Hermoso submitted an express complaint on Tuesday, citing the facts already known. The formal statement was made at the Public Prosecutor’s Office to safeguard the victim’s privacy and to ensure proceedings proceed with due diligence. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is expected to file a complaint as soon as possible in alignment with the established legal timetable.
The development marks a pivotal step in the ongoing process, signaling a clear intention to pursue accountability through formal mechanisms and to ensure due process for all involved parties.
Note: The information is reported by Cadena SER with context corroborated by ongoing coverage in sports governance reporting and the broader legal analysis surrounding this case.