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Judge Beatriz Biedma receives police protection amid criminal investigation
Judge Beatriz Biedma, who oversaw the case involving the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been granted official police protection following reports of alleged threats and harassment. The security measures were implemented by the National Police after Biedma reported feeling persecuted and distressed by the actions of former magistrate Luis José Sáenz de Tejada.
In a related development, National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz has summoned Sáenz de Tejada as an investigated party. The former magistrate faces potential charges of criminal organization, slander, coercion, and crimes against moral integrity. This investigation is part of the broader ‘Leire Díez case,’ which examines an alleged plot to obstruct judicial proceedings affecting the PSOE.
Judge Pedraz has currently declined several evidentiary requests made by Biedma, including the testimony of Cintia Rocho, a figure allegedly linked to a drug trafficking clan. Pedraz noted that Biedma’s requests regarding past complaints against Sáenz would only be processed if a direct link to the criminal organization under investigation is established. Sáenz de Tejada is scheduled to testify on October 28.
Entities
Audiencia Nacional · Beatriz Biedma · Cintia Rocho · Guardia Civil · Leire Díez · Luis José Sáenz de Tejada · Santiago Pedraz
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luis Sáenz de Tejada denies ever having contacted or spoken with Cintia Rocho through any medium. www.economistjurist.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Civil Guard's Central Operative Unit (UCO) collected testimony from Cintia Rocho regarding the former judge's alleged activities. www.elindependiente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sáenz de Tejada is scheduled to testify on October 28 at 10:30 AM. www.economistjurist.es · www.elindependiente.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Judge Beatriz Biedma requested Sáenz de Tejada's investigation, stating it is essential to clarify his role and potential participation in a criminal organization. www.farodevigo.es · www.economistjurist.es · www.elindependiente.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cintia Rocho, allegedly linked to a drug trafficking clan, claimed the former judge referred to Judge Biedma in derogatory terms and suggested she be eliminated. www.elindependiente.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sáenz de Tejada has accused the UCO agents and Cintia Rocho of crimes involving the falsification of public documents.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sáenz de Tejada is being investigated for alleged crimes of criminal organization, slander, coercion, and crimes against moral integrity. www.economistjurist.es · www.elindependiente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Santiago Pedraz has summoned former magistrate Luis José Sáenz de Tejada as an investigated party. www.economistjurist.es · www.elindependiente.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Police have established a security and protection device for Judge Beatriz Biedma following reports of threats. www.elnoticierodigital.com · www.noticiasdenavarra.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Santiago Pedraz has rejected several evidentiary requests from Judge Beatriz Biedma until a direct link to the Leire Díez investigation is established. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.eldiario.es