Former Miss Costa Rica accuses Nobel- winning ex- Prez Arias of sex abuse
Faces sexual abuse charges
San Jose, Costa Rica: A former Miss Costa Rica Yasmin Morales has become the second woman to make a criminal complaint against Nobel Peace Prize laureate and ex- President Oscar Arias, in the latest of mounting allegations of sexual misconduct to emerge this week.
The woman alleges that Arias grabbed her, groped her and kissed her against her will at his home in 2015, according to partial photos of the complaint published late Thursday by EscriViendo, a Facebook page dedicated to entertainment news.
Prosecutors confirmed its existence Friday, telling the Associated Press they had “received a new complaint against Mr Arias Sanchez for the presumed crime of sexual abuse. The case accrues to the complaint filed Monday since it involves a single accused person and apparent crimes of the same nature.”
At least five women have accused Arias of actions ranging from unwelcome fondling or sexual innuendo to sexual assault. In the first criminal complaint, the former president is accused of groping, kissing and penetrating a female peace
◗ Yasmin Morales alleges that Arias grabbed her, groped her and kissed her against her will at his home in 2015
◗ Prosecutors confirmed on Friday that they have received a new complaint against Arias Sanchez for the presumed crime of sexual abuse
activist with his fingers at his home in 2014.
Arias denied wrongdoing after the initial complaint surfaced, saying he has never violated any woman’s will and has fought for gender equality during his career.
As more allegations emerged, his lawyer has declined to comment further, citing the pending legal case.