The disgraced former Spanish football chief is being investigated for sexual assault.
The incident, which occurred at the medal ceremony after Spain’s women’s team won the
last month has triggered a furore over sexism in Spanish sport and society and prompted protests similar to the ‘Me Too’ movement.The order prevents Rubiales trying to contact Hermoso or coming within 200 metres of her, according to a court statement. Judge Francisco de Jorge rejected a request by the prosecution that Rubiales should report to the court every two weeks.
Rubiales left the High Court in Madrid with his lawyer Olga Tubau following a closed-door investigative hearing that lasted about an hour. He did not speak to the media waiting outside. During the testimony, Rubiales denied the accusations, according to a statement by the prosecutor’s office.
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