New audio leaks expose alleged scheme to pressure judge investigating Sánchez's brother
Revealed recordings suggest a coordinated effort to intimidate judge Biedma, who is probing alleged corruption linked to David Sánchez, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
According to the audio, a figure called Motorratón admitted being hired to carry out the attack, with the plan extending to direct harassment, including individuals masquerading as family members at the instructor’s daughters' school to extract daily routines.
The judge persisted with the case in silence to avoid giving opponents a pretext for recusal. The analysis also mentioned similar intimidation directed at judge Peinado, who presides over the criminal case against the prime minister’s wife. Further investigations claim a direct link between plumber Leire Díez and top PSOE officials, suggesting misuse of public resources to fund these illicit activities.
Why it matters
It reveals alleged attempts to undermine judicial independence in a high-profile corruption probe involving Spain's ruling party.
How this story developed
- Oct 7 Former judge linked to PSOE operative allegedly threatened Biedma judge
- Oct 9 Vox has asked the court to add a homicide‑proposition charge to the lawsuit against the alleged perpetrators.
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