Second Woman Accuses Íñigo Errejón of Rape: New Complaint and Media Dispute Involving Elisa Mouliaá

The case against Íñigo Errejón, co-founder of the Podemos party and a leading figure of the Más País formation, has entered a critical phase after details of a second sexual assault complaint were revealed. The second victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, testified that the politician subjected her to physical violence and rape in the autumn of 2021. The case files include a threat the accused allegedly made to the woman: "If you resist, it will be worse." The new victim's lawyer, Carmen Costa, categorically denied that her client was motivated by material gain, emphasizing the absence of any financial claims at this criminal stage. This situation sheds new light on the existing accusations and indicates a repeated pattern of behavior, involving a rapid transition from seduction to aggressive dominance and control over victims. Simultaneously, Judge Adolfo Carretero, overseeing the proceedings initiated by actress Elisa Mouliaá, has issued an order requiring her to provide full medical documentation and confirmation of sick leave, which is crucial for determining her mental state following the alleged assault. Mouliaá has become the target of harsh attacks from certain media outlets in recent days. During a dramatic on-air confrontation with journalist Nacho Abad, the actress accused the media of secondary victimization. She stated that the way she is being treated effectively discourages other women from reporting cases of violence. Controversy was sparked by reports from the program "Espejo Público," which claimed Mouliaá had demanded a fee of between 250 and 500 euros to appear on air. Host Susanna Griso publicly refused to pay, igniting another image scandal surrounding the case. Íñigo Errejón spent years building an image as a politician of the new left, strongly emphasizing feminist demands and the fight against patriarchy, which makes the current accusations appear as the height of political hypocrisy. Íñigo Errejón himself, who has remained in hiding since the scandal broke, broke his silence through his representatives. In an official statement, he dismissed the significance of the new complaint, claiming the women's actions are "more televisual than judicial." He thereby suggests the accusations are part of a campaign targeting him, aimed at destroying his professional reputation. Public opinion, however, is sharply divided; commentators like Bea de Vicente point to the difficulties of criminally proving guilt after such a long time, while others, like Elizabeth Duval, wish the new complainant greater success in her battle with the judicial and media machinery than Mouliaá experienced. This case is becoming a test for the Spanish justice system regarding the protection of victims of sexual crimes committed by individuals holding high public office. „Después de lo que me habéis hecho, ninguna víctima puede salir adelante.” (After what you have done to me, no victim can come forward.) — Elisa Mouliaá In the public debate, voices from the politician's former partners, such as Rita Maestre, have also emerged, further complicating the picture of Errejón's private life. While the media compete to reveal details from his past, lawyers are preparing for a battle over witness credibility. Alfred Arrién, representing both victims, announced he will provide evidence in the form of conversation records and expert opinions intended to confirm that the accused applied psychological pressure on the women. The entire process is taking place in an atmosphere thick with political tension, where every new piece of information about Errejón's "pattern of behavior" is analyzed through the lens of his former position in parliament and the government coalition.