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Begoña Gómez to face jury trial for influence peddling and embezzlement
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has ordered the opening of oral proceedings before a jury against Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and her advisor, Cristina Álvarez. Gómez faces charges of influence peddling and embezzlement of public funds, while Álvarez is charged with embezzlement as a necessary collaborator.
The decision concludes a judicial investigation that has lasted approximately two and a half years. The case will now proceed to the Provincial Court of Madrid to set a trial date. While the Prosecutor's Office and defense teams are seeking acquittal, popular accusations are requesting prison sentences.
The ruling has sparked significant political tension. The PSOE has characterized the proceedings as a ‘political persecution’ and a campaign of harassment against Gómez. Additionally, the Permanent Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary rejected a challenge by Minister Félix Bolaños regarding the decision not to sanction Judge Peinado.
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Begoña Gómez · Cristina Álvarez · Félix Bolaños · Juan Carlos Peinado · Patxi López · Pedro Sánchez
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Begoña Gómez faces charges of influence peddling and embezzlement of public funds. www.lancelotdigital.com · www.kioskoymas.com · lamanyana.cat
- [● 3 SOURCES] Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has ordered the opening of oral proceedings against Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez. www.lancelotdigital.com · www.kioskoymas.com · lamanyana.cat
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Prosecutor's Office and the defense teams are seeking acquittal. www.lancelotdigital.com · www.kioskoymas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PSOE spokesperson Patxi López accused Judge Peinado of acting like Franco to leave the case ‘all tied up’. lamanyana.cat
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cristina Álvarez faces charges of embezzlement as a necessary collaborator. www.lancelotdigital.com · www.kioskoymas.com · lamanyana.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Permanent Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary rejected a recourse filed by Minister Félix Bolaños against Judge Peinado. lamanyana.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Popular accusations are requesting prison sentences. www.lancelotdigital.com