Judge Biedma says she lives in fear as UCO report links PSOE network to campaign against her
Magistrate Beatriz Biedma told judge Santiago Pedraz that she fears for her own safety and that of her daughters after discovering that members of Leire Díez's network and certain businessmen were monitoring her and sending threatening material. The Guardia Civil's Central Operational Unit submitted a dossier to the Audiencia Nacional that describes a "cloaca" operation allegedly organized by figures linked to the PSOE, including Leire Díez, aimed at pressuring the judge overseeing the investigation of David Sánchez.
Vox has filed a petition to broaden its earlier complaint, seeking to add a charge of "proposition for homicide or murder" to the case. Pedraz recognized Biedma as a victim in the matter and said the UCO report will be incorporated into the judicial file.
Why it matters
The allegations suggest possible political meddling and intimidation of a judge handling a high‑profile corruption probe, raising concerns about the rule of law.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTAll camps report an alleged PSOE-linked effort to target judge Beatriz Biedma, but left-leaning coverage stresses violent threats and profane calls to ‘eliminate’ her, centrist coverage highlights a political ‘vacaciones y viajes’ group seeking dirty-trick material, and right-leaning coverage focuses on a coordinated online smear campaign and spying tactics.
LEFT
Frames the story as a violent, profanity-laden plot by a PSOE-linked network to physically harm judge Biedma.
RIGHT
Frames the story as a coordinated smear and intimidation campaign, including YouTube videos and spying, orchestrated by PSOE-connected actors.
The left emphasises
- urged her to "eliminate" magistrate Beatriz Biedma
- "profane insults" used against the judge
- network had intent to cause physical harm
The right emphasises
- UCO uncovers a YouTube campaign with 52 videos targeting Biedma
- spying incidents at her breakfast venue and her daughters' school
- threatening photographs and impersonation of her brother and secretary
How this story developed
- Oct 7 Former judge linked to PSOE operative allegedly threatened Biedma judge
- Oct 7 The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who was forcibly removed from her longtime Madrid flat, has led Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a snap election.
- Oct 7 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap election for November 29.
- Oct 8 While in the hospital, Abascal recorded a video urging protesters to stay brave.
- Oct 8 Hundreds gathered in six Andalusian cities for vigils honoring Maricarmen Abascal.
- Oct 9 Vox has asked the court to add a homicide‑proposition charge to the lawsuit against the alleged perpetrators.
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