Luis Rubiales may face a retrial over his sexual assault conviction after prosecutors questioned the judge's impartiality.
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- Rubiales fined for forced kiss on Hermoso
- Avoided jail time despite conviction
- Prosecutors set to demand a retrial
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for his kiss on Jennifer Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final. He was €10,800 fined for the kiss – but was spared jail. However, prosecutors have now requested that the trial be annulled re-run, notably arguing that "the right to an impartial judge has been violated."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Prosecutors had been seeking a prison sentence for Rubiales, aiming for one year for sexual assault, and a further 18 months for allegedly attempting to coerce Hermoso into letting the process go. Hermoso is also appealing the sentence.
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WHAT PROSECUTORS SAID
Prosecutors said that judge Jose Manuel Fernandez-Prieto "unduly" prevented the case's prosecutor from asking certain questions, and also claim that he ignored evidence. He is said to have repeatedly interrupted individuals involved in the case, too.
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WHAT NEXT?
Prosecutors will hope for a positive outcome to their appeal. If they receive it, a new trial will be scheduled.
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