Jenni Hermoso Speaks Out in Court on Non-consensual World Cup Kiss Incident

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Jenni Hermoso Speaks Out in Court on Non-consensual World Cup Kiss Incident
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Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso testified that a kiss from Spain's Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales during the World Cup medal ceremony was not consensual. She has filed a criminal complaint against Rubiales, who resigned and claims the kiss was consensual. The incident is under judicial review to determine if sexual assault and coercion charges should be filed. Rubiales has been issued a restraining order and a three-year ban from soccer-related activities by FIFA.

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