Overview
- Police detained Francisco Javier Álvarez 'Beret' in Seville and took him to the Sección de Violencia sobre la Mujer for a judicial hearing on Thursday.
- The judge granted provisional release and ordered that he not contact or come within 500 metres of the complainant and that his passport be surrendered for three months.
- Judicial sources say the case is being investigated under articles 178.1 and 179.1 of the Penal Code, which cover attacks on sexual freedom and certain forms of carnal access.
- Several town councils and festival organisers have cancelled or suspended his upcoming concerts, removing dates from municipal programs and festival lineups.
- Beret's representatives deny the accusations, say he is innocent, and warn they will pursue civil and criminal action over false claims while the judicial inquiry continues.