Julio Iglesias says he is preparing his defense and that "everything will be cleared up"

BarcelonaJulio Iglesias' first public words after the sexual assault allegations revealed by Eldiario.es and Univision have been in the magazine HelloThe singer has spoken to the newspaper He has said he is preparing his defense and that "everything will be clarified." According to the magazine, Iglesias "wants to get to the bottom of the matter and leave no doubt about the true circumstances of what happened and the real account of the events." The publication has also spoken with people close to the artist, who, in private statements, "completely deny the allegations."

Following the report published on Tuesday, the National Court Prosecutor's Office is investigating Iglesias for three crimes: human trafficking for the purpose of forced labor and servitude; harassment and sexual assault with aggravating circumstances of injury; and a crime against workers' rights. The investigation stems from two complaints filed by two former domestic workers at Iglesias's mansions in Punta Cana and the Bahamas regarding incidents that occurred in 2021. For now, the Prosecutor's Office has decided to take statements from both women as protected witnesses; they are legally represented by the international human rights organization Women's Link.

Since the investigation was revealed, some media personalities have come out in defense of Iglesias. This is the case of the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz AyusoThe singer praised her and said she "will never contribute to his disrepute." She has also defended him. actress Ana Obregónarguing that he lived there for two and a half years and that he treated women "wonderfully".