The former king of Spain, Juan Carlos, won on Tuesday, December 6, against his ex-mistress, who accused him of molestation. British justice granted him immunity until he abdicated in 2014, without completing the process. Because most of the alleged facts happened after this date, and are now likely to be discussed in the embarrassing trial for the 84-year-old ex-monarch in exile.
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn was Juan Carlos’ mistress from 2004 to 2009. She claims that since their split in 2012, she was spied on and stalked for eight years on the orders of the former monarch. This 57-year-old Danish businessman, as well as his children, were allegedly threatened. They were supposed to visit his house. He would demand gifts from her, such as works of art, jewelry and a sum of 65 million euros.
Exiled in the United Arab Emirates since October 2020
She filed a harassment complaint in October 2020 in London, where she lives. He is seeking compensation for psychological harm and loss of income due to anxiety, and an injunction was also granted. But the former king, who has been living in exile in the United Arab Emirates since 2020 and vehemently denies the allegations, launched legal proceedings to gain immunity.
In March, London’s High Court ruled that she no longer enjoys personal immunity, no longer a head of state or a member of the royal family, even after abdication.
But this Tuesday, during the appeal, the British judges considered that the alleged facts against the former monarch in the period “.before abdicating“immunity was covered.”in the courts“From the United Kingdom. However, this appeal decision does not end the procedure, because most of the facts of the conviction of Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, also known as Corinna Larsen, in 2014.
The relationship was revealed in 2012
“Corinna’s claim may now go to trial at the High Court in LondonHis lawyer Michael Kim responded. “Most of Corinna’s complaint is … intact and should go to trial. He makes very serious allegations of harassment that went on over a long period of time, which will be explored in detail when the trial takes place.“, he added.
In a press release, the former king’s defense reiterated its rejection of the accusations of his ex-mistress.In its judgment, the Court of Appeal pointed out that Her Majesty categorically denies that she directly or indirectly persecuted (the accuser) and rejects her claims as false.Carter-Ruck Solicitors claimed.
Juan Carlos’ relationship with Corinna Larsen became public knowledge in 2012 when the monarch broke his hip while on vacation in Botswana. The revelation, which came amid record unemployment in Spain, sparked outrage in his country.
Taking over as head of state in 1975 after the death of dictator Franco, who had appointed him as his successor, King Juan Carlos I was hailed internationally and respected nationally for decades for allowing the comeback. democracy to Spain. His popularity plummeted following personal scandals, including his relationship with Corinna Larsen, and revelations about his lavish lifestyle in Spain since 2012. Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 in favor of his abdicating son, Felipe VI.
The legal proceedings come as the controversial podcast titled “Corinna and the King‘, produced by two London journalists, has had some success in Spain. Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn credits it with how much her relationship opened doors to the world.”dangerous” and recounts how he was drawn against his will into a criminal investigation into the origins of Juan Carlos’ wealth in Spain. Corruption and embezzlement investigations have been closed since March.
Source: Le Figaro
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