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Spanish tenor Placido Domingo gives an interview in Naples, Aug. 23, 2020. An Argentina-based yoga group is under investigation for sexually exploiting women to secure the support of wealthy and powerful men around the world, including the opera star Domingo, who hasn’t been accused of any crime. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, File)

Yoga sect allegedly exploited women to lure men like Placido Domingo

By Daniel Politi, Jocelyn Gecker and Almudena Calatrava - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. Domingo is back in Europe to receive a lifetime achievement award after recovering from the coronavirus, vowing in an interview with a top Italian daily newspaper to clear his name from allegations of sexual misconduct. The opera legend’s appearance Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, to accept the award from the Austria Music Theater will be his first in public since recovering from the virus at his home in Acapulco, Mexico. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

After recovering from virus, Domingo vows to clear name

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE- In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. Domingo will make his first public appearance since recovering from coronavirus to accept a lifetime achievement award on Aug. 6 in Salzburg, Austria. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

Placido Domingo to receive lifetime award in Austria

By COLLEEN BARRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 2019 file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo speaks during a news conference about an upcoming show in Madrid, Spain. On Friday, March 20, 2020, the American Guild of Musical Artists said Domingo has resigned from the U.S. union that represents opera singers, after two investigations found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible. The guild said he will also contribute $500,000 to sexual harassment eradication programs and a fund that helps opera employees in crisis. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

Tenor Placido Domingo feels ‘fine’ after coronavirus

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. An investigation commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera into sexual harassment allegations against Domingo has found that the legendary tenor engaged in &quot;inappropriate conduct&quot; with multiple women over the three decades he held senior positions at the company, which he helped found and later led. Investigators deemed the allegations credible, according to a summary released Tuesday, March 10, 2020, by LA Opera. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

LA Opera finds harassment reports against Domingo ‘credible’

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 23, 2007, file photo, Placido Domingo, general director of the Washington National Opera, speaks during a news conference in Washington about a simulcast of a performance of La Boheme. An investigation into Domingo by the U.S. union representing opera performers found more than two dozen people who said they were sexually harassed or witnessed inappropriate behavior by the superstar when he held senior management positions at Washington National Opera and Los Angeles Opera, according to people familiar with the findings. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Spain takes first European moves against Plácido Domingo

By CIARÁN GILES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2009, file photo, Placido Domingo performs during a sound check prior to a free concert in Mexico City. In a statement released on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, he said, &quot;I have taken time over the last several months to reflect on the allegations that various colleagues of mine have made against me. ... I respect that these women finally felt comfortable enough to speak out, and I want them to know that I am truly sorry for the hurt that I caused them. I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I have grown from this experience.&quot; (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Placido Domingo apology prompts new accuser to step forward

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

In this May 23, 2007, file photo, Placido Domingo, general director of the Washington National Opera, speaks during a news conference in Washington about a simulcast of a performance of La Boheme. An investigation into Domingo by the U.S. union representing opera performers found more than two dozen people who said they were sexually harassed or witnessed inappropriate behavior by the superstar when he held senior management positions at Washington National Opera and Los Angeles Opera, according to people familiar with the findings. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Placido Domingo abused power, a U.S. opera union probe finds: Report

By Jocelyn Gecker - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, Opera star Placido Domingo listens to applause at the end of a concert in Szeged, Hungary. Despite objections from sexual abuse activists, the Israeli Opera will host a week-long singing competition organized by Domingo in Tel Aviv later this year. Domingo has withdrawn from all U.S. performances since reports by The Associated Press last year detailed accusations of sexual harassment or other inappropriate, sexually charged conduct. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

Israeli Opera to host Placido Domingo despite protest

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 file photo, opera star Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. Domingo continued his calendar of European engagements despite allegations of sexual harassment, appearing here for a performance to inaugurate a sports complex for a local Catholic diocese. Two investigations into Domingo's behavior were opened in 2019 after Associated Press stories in which more than 20 women said the legendary tenor had pressured them into sexual relationships, behaved inappropriately and sometimes professionally punished those who rebuffed him. Dozens of others told the AP that they had witnessed his behavior. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)

Soul-searching in opera world after tumultuous #MeToo year

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

FILE- In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. In an interview published Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019, in a leading Spanish newspaper, Domingo has sought to blame allegations of sexual harassment against him, on cultural differences between countries. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

Standing ovation in Milan for Domingo’s 50th anniversary

By COLLEEN BARRY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. In an interview published Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019, in a leading Spanish newspaper, Domingo has sought to blame allegations of sexual harassment against him, on cultural differences between countries. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

Tenor Domingo blames accusations on cultural differences

By CIARÁN GILES - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 12, 2019, file photo, opera singer Placido Domingo speaks during a news conference about his upcoming show &quot;Giovanna d'Arco&quot; in Madrid, Spain. Two opera singers who have accused Domingo of sexual misconduct reacted angrily to his claims in recent interviews that he never behaved improperly and always acted gallantly and like a gentleman with women. Angela Turner Wilson and Patricia Wulf issued a statement Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, saying they found Domingo's comments and his &quot;continued failure to take responsibility for wrongdoing&quot; to be disappointing and deeply disturbing. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

Domingo’s accusers: Nothing ‘chivalrous’ about groping women

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

Opera star Placido Domingo performs during a concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday, No. 27, 2019. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Report: Placido Domingo denies alleged casting power abuse

Associated Press

Opera star Placido Domingo performs during a concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on Wednesday, No. 27, 2019. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Disputing harassment claims, Domingo says he’s a gentleman

Associated Press

In this photo taken Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, La Scala new general manager Dominique Meyer talks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Frenchman Meyer, who for the coming months will be simultaneously guiding two of Europe’s most important opera houses, defends the European response to sexual harassment allegations against Placido Domingo. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

From Vienna to Milan, opera manager Meyer considers #MeToo

By COLLEEN BARRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, Opera star Placido Domingo performs during a concert in Szeged, Hungary. The 78-year-old singer who rose to stardom as a tenor has been confirmed to sing the baritone title role in “Nabucco” at the Zurich Opera House this Sunday. It will be his first time performing since stepping down Oct. 2 as general director of the Los Angeles Opera and withdrawing from future performances at the company.(AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, File)

For opera legend Placido Domingo, the show goes on in Europe

By COLLEEN BARRY - Associated Press

LA Opera eliminates Placido Domingo’s old job title

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2014, file photo, Spanish tenor Placido Domingo gives details about the opera competition Operalia at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Opera star Placido Domingo has resigned as general director of the Los Angeles Opera following multiple allegations of sexual harassment reported by The Associated Press. In a statement Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, Domingo said the allegations have &quot;created an atmosphere in which my ability to serve this company that I so love has been compromised.&quot; He has served as general director since 2003. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Organizers: Plácido Domingo to be absent from Batuta Prizes

Associated Press

HOLD FOR STORY FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2014, file photo, Placido Domingo speaks at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. The cancellation Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, of Domingo's Metropolitan Opera performance in &quot;Macbeth&quot; means the singer, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, has only a few U.S. shows scheduled, all set for California in 2020. Domingo has said he strongly disputes the allegations made against him. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Placido Domingo resigns as general director of LA Opera

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press