Manuel Fernández-Prieto

Manuel Fernández-Prieto is a Spanish judge known for presiding over high-profile cases, including the recent trial of Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation. In February 2024, he found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the medal ceremony of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Fernández-Prieto's ruling led to Rubiales receiving a fine and a one-year prohibition from contacting Hermoso, a decision that has sparked significant public and legal debate regarding the severity of the penalties for such actions.