Spanish prosecutors seek jail term for Luis Rubiales for Hermoso kiss
Al JazeeraMar 28
Spain: Prosecutors Seek 2.5-Year Sentence for Rubiales
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The Facts
It was reported Wednesday that Spanish prosecutors are seeking a 2 ½-year prison sentence for former national soccer chief Luis Rubiales for allegedly forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso during the Women's World Cup celebration.
Rubiales in August was caught on video grabbing Hermoso and kissing her on the lips.
The Spin
Left narrative
Rubiales was caught red-handed sexually assaulting Hermoso, and he should be brought to justice. The Spanish government — with a high proportion of female legislators — is setting an example for how these cases should be handled.
Right narrative
The appropriate punishment in this case isn't the issue. The true problem is the Spanish government's recently passed laws — ironically passed in the name of equality — that have released sex offenders from prison. The Spanish people should ask if their government is applying the law equally.