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The charges Rubiales faces are dual-faceted. The first accusation is of sexual assault, characterized as a non-intentional act whereby Rubiales allegedly kissed Hermoso without her approval. The second charge concerns coercion; following the incident, it is claimed that Rubiales pressured Hermoso to retract her statement and to publicly portray the kiss as a consensual act made in the heat of the moment. This alleged attempted coercion, according to the prosecution, involved not only Rubiales but potentially other employees within the Spanish FA who contacted Hermoso's family.