The judge of the Juzgado Central de Instrucción Number 6 of the Audiencia Nacional, Antonio Piña, on 15 October 2026 set a five-day deadline for the legal representatives of Julio Iglesias and the lawyers for two former employees to submit their views on the question of the Jurisdiction of the Audiencia Nacional. The judge will decide only afterwards whether to open an investigation or dismiss the complaint.
The deadline follows a recent report by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor responsible, Vicente González Mota argues in it that the specialist chamber of the Audiencia Nacional should examine the complaint filed over alleged sexual offences. This revised assessment marks a reversal of an earlier position, which had initially denied jurisdiction.
According to reports, two former employees accuse the singer of acts at his properties in the Caribbean region. The women are not named in the media for their protection. The complaint is directed against the artist and is based on allegations concerning sexual freedom. Further legal classifications may change as the proceedings progress. The merits of the case have not yet been examined by a court.
The current preliminary proceedings concern only the question of jurisdiction. So far, only the prosecution has ruled in favour of jurisdiction; the investigating judge will decide after receiving submissions from the parties. Investigative measures could be ordered only after a formal decision to admit the complaint. Until then, the presumption of innocence applies, and the parties’ accounts have not been verified by a court.
The case began with a report submitted to the prosecution, which was referred to the Audiencia Nacional after an internal review. This court has jurisdiction over certain offences involving a foreign element. Following the prosecution’s submission now before the court, it is for the Juzgado Central de Instrucción Number 6 to decide the next steps. No timetable beyond the five days deadline for submitting statements is known.
The case has attracted Spain widespread attention, in part because it raises questions about the scope of Spanish jurisdiction. Independent court documents containing the exact wording of the order have not yet been made fully public. According to judicial sources, a decision on whether to open an investigation is expected next week.
Editor: Phillipe Schmidt-Araguin (Article created with AI assistance).