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Begoña Gómez case: Judge to decide on trial following preliminary hearing
A preliminary hearing has concluded in the investigation of Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and her assistant, Cristina Álvarez. The case involves allegations of embezzlement and influence peddling related to a university chair and roles at Moncloa.
During the hearing, the defense for both Gómez and Álvarez, along with the Prosecution, requested the dismissal of the case and the acquittal of the accused. Gómez's legal team specifically opposed a trial by jury and argued that the popular accusation presented by the group Hazte Oír was ineffective due to procedural defects.
In contrast, the popular accusation led by Hazte Oír has requested the opening of an oral trial. They are seeking prison sentences of 13 years for Gómez and six years for Álvarez. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado must now decide whether to dismiss the case or proceed to an oral trial, which would likely be held before a jury in the Madrid Provincial Court.
Entities
Begoña Gómez · Complutense University of Madrid · Cristina Álvarez · Hazte Oír · Juan Carlos Peinado · Pedro Sánchez · Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Judge Juan Carlos Peinado must decide whether to open an oral trial or dismiss the case following the preliminary hearing. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.lanzadigital.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Begoña Gómez's defense requested the dismissal of the case and opposed a trial by jury. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.lanzadigital.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The investigation involves alleged crimes of embezzlement and influence peddling. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.lanzadigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hazte Oír requested prison sentences of 13 years for Begoña Gómez and six years for Cristina Álvarez. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.lanzadigital.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The popular accusation led by Hazte Oír requested the opening of an oral trial. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.lanzadigital.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Prosecution requested the acquittal of Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez. www.eldiariodemadrid.es · www.atlantico.net · www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.lanzadigital.com