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The Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has broken his silence over allegations that he sexually abused two women<\/a> who worked in his Caribbean mansions, saying he has never \u201cabused, coerced or disrespected any woman\u201d.<\/p>\n The 82-year-old entertainer, whose career spans six decades, had been accused by two female former employees who allege they had been sexually assaulted and subjected \u201cto inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation \u2026 in an atmosphere of control and constant harassment\u201d.<\/p>\n The alleged assaults, which are said to have taken place in 2021, came to light on Tuesday after a three-year joint investigation by the Spanish news site elDiario.es and the Spanish-language TV network Univision Noticias.<\/p>\n \u201cWith great regret, I am responding to the allegations from two people who used to work in my house,\u201d Iglesias wrote in a post on Instagram early on Friday morning. \u201cI have never abused, coerced or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and pain me deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n The singer said he would \u201cdefend my dignity against this serious affront\u201d and thanked \u201cso very many dear people for their messages of love and support\u201d.<\/p>\n The two women \u2013 a domestic worker and a physical therapist known by the pseudonyms Rebeca and Laura \u2013 have filed a complaint against Iglesias at Spain\u2019s highest criminal court, the Audiencia Nacional, accusing him of sexual assault and human trafficking. The allegations are the subject of a preliminary investigation by prosecutors at the court.<\/p>\n Rebeca has alleged that Iglesias, who was 77 at the time, would often call her to his room at the end of the working day. She claimed he would then penetrate her anally and vaginally with his fingers without her consent. \u201cHe used me almost every night,\u201d she said. \u201cI felt like an object, like a slave.\u201d<\/p>\n Laura alleged to elDiario.es and Univision Noticias that Iglesias had kissed her on the mouth and touched her breasts without her permission and against her will. \u201cWe were at the beach and he came up to me and touched my nipples,\u201d she said, adding that a similar incident took place by the pool at the singer\u2019s villa in Punta Cana, a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic<\/a>.<\/p>\n