May 16 – Real Madrid and Spanish international Raul Asencio, 22, along with three former teammates from Real’s academy could face criminal charges for allegedly recording and distributing sexual images of a woman and a minor without their consent.
Asencio is alleged to have obtained and distributed a video recorded by his former teammates Andrés García, Ferrán Ruiz, and Juan Rodríguez that depicted a June 2023 sexual encounter involving his ex-teammates, with an 18-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old girl.
The Gran Canaria High Court of Justice has completed its investigation and ordered criminal proceedings against the four players. This decision enables prosecutors to file formal charges and request a trial.
In September 2023, the players were arrested and had their mobile phones confiscated by police. Real Madrid confirmed they had provided evidence regarding “the sharing of a private video via WhatsApp.”
According to the judge, evidence supports several serious allegations, including:
- Violation of privacy
- Distribution of videos to third parties without consent
- Solicitation of a minor for pornographic purposes
- Possession of child pornography
The judge noted that the alleged victims – who were 16 and 18 at the time – “are currently suffering post-traumatic symptoms as a result of the experience they have been through.”
The complaint was filed in the Canary Islands by the mother of the 16-year-old girl, alleging the recording was made without consent.
In February, the court rejected Asencio’s appeal to end the investigation into his alleged role. His lawyers had filed a motion to dismiss the ruling that determined the investigation into whether he distributed the video should continue. However, the judge upheld the decision to proceed with the inquiry.
Asencio has been a mainstay for Carlo Ancelotti’s team during what has been a challenging season for the Madridistas, as they’ve surrendered their UEFA Champions League crown and appear likely to be beaten in the La Liga title race by Barcelona.
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