Prosecutors seek dismissal of charges against Begoña Gómez ahead of jury trial
The public prosecutor has filed a request to drop the case against Begoña Gómez, arguing that the alleged acts do not constitute a crime.
In a filing, the prosecutor detailed the investigated conduct and concluded that it does not meet the legal definition of an offense. Consequently, the document calls for the outright acquittal of the accused, stating that without a crime there can be no perpetrator. The request precedes the upcoming popular jury trial that will also involve Cristina Álvarez, the president's spouse and La Moncloa aide. Gómez faces accusations of influence peddling and embezzlement.
Why it matters
The request could lead to the dismissal of high-profile corruption charges involving the president's family.
How this story developed
- Oct 6 Spanish Supreme Court Cancels Arrest Warrants for Catalan Leader Puigdemont and Advisors
- Oct 6 Supreme Court magistrate Pablo Llarena cancelled the national arrest warrants for Puigdemont and his advisers.
- Oct 7 Supreme Court judge issued a provisional annulment of Puigdemont’s arrest warrant, pending a separate tribunal meeting on the full amnesty application.
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