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Spanish High Court Rules That a Kiss Without Consent Is Sexual Assault

The topic is garnering attention in Spain after the country’s former soccer chief, Luis Rubiales, faces a trial for forcibly kissing a female athlete.

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The former president of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain. AP/Manu Fernandez
MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

A kiss given without “express or implied consent” is sexual assault, Spain’s top court ruled on Tuesday. 

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MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

Mrs. Little is from Pittsburgh and a graduate of Hillsdale College. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Federalist, and The Daily Signal.

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