US EditionSpanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife
The prosecutor said the evidence does not support trial, while the judge must decide whether to dismiss the case or send Gómez before a jury.
- On Wednesday, a Spanish prosecutor asked a judge to close the corruption investigation into Begona Gomez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, regarding alleged business dealings.
- The probe centers on accusations that Gomez used her position as the prime minister's wife to secure sponsorship for a university master's degree program, allegedly bypassing public bidding processes.
- Far-Right party Vox and pressure group Hazte Oir brought the case, seeking a prison sentence of up to 24 years for Gomez, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
- Judge Juan Carlos Peinado must decide whether to close the case or order a jury trial, though the prosecutor stated they will seek Gomez's acquittal if proceedings continue.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended his family against what he calls politically motivated attacks, while Peinado described Gomez's alleged conduct as befitting an "absolute monarchy.
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Sanchez does not see the shadows in the performance of his wife who does appreciate the Public Prosecutor's Office, who recognizes ethical doubts but rules out that the facts are constitutive of crime Read
Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife
MADRID, April 22 - A Spanish prosecutor has asked a judge to close a corruption investigation into the business dealings of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, in a case brought by far‑right groups seeking a jail sentence of as much as 24 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Begoña Gomez's Argument to Convince Judge Peinado: 75% of Co-Directed Masters Include External Staff
The defense of Begoña Gómez has presented an expert report to Judge Juan Carlos Peinado that details how up to 75 percent of the co-directed masters of the UCM include external staff.The report is signed by professor Antonio Manuel López Hernández, who points out that "it is usual" that in extraordinary chairs "participate professionals not linked to the university, but who have experience in the sector that constitutes the object of their activ…
The Spanish public prosecutor announced on Wednesday that he asked to close the investigation in case of corruption targeting the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, transmits Agerpres, who quotes AFP.On April 13,...
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