Jenni Hermoso was not the victim people wanted her to be – we should be grateful to her for that

Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent after the Women’s World Cup, marking an end to his impunity and a reminder that the law applies to everyone equally. The verdict, which included a fine and a ban on contact with Hermoso, followed Spain’s ‘solo si es si’ law on sexual consent. Despite facing revictimization in court, Hermoso stood strong and showed resilience, emphasizing the importance of believing victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

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