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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sánchez to Testify Amid Controversy

Published: 2024-08-01

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to testify in person at La Moncloa on July 30 regarding the investigation into his wife, Begoña Gómez, who is accused of corruption and influence peddling.

A Madrid court rejected Sánchez's request to provide his testimony in writing, stating that his knowledge of the case stems from his role as Gómez's husband, not as the head of government.

Following this decision, Sánchez's legal team filed a complaint against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for alleged judicial misconduct, claiming the judge's actions were unjust.

The situation has sparked significant media attention, with Sánchez labeling the investigation as a politically motivated attack from opposition parties.

As the case unfolds, it raises questions about the intersection of politics and the judiciary in Spain.