Spanish Court Dismisses Prime Minister’s Lawsuit Against Judge in Corruption Probe Involving His Wife
Madrid, Spain — A Spanish court has recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, which accused a judge investigating his wife, Begoña Gómez, of abusing his office. The case revolves around allegations of influence-peddling and corruption tied to Gómez, bringing significant attention to the upper echelons of Spanish politics. The Madrid High Court labeled the lawsuit as “baseless” and criticized it for being “knowingly gratuitous.” This ruling marks a significant setback for Sanchez, who had sought to challenge Judge Juan Carlos Peinado through the legal action initiated by Spain’s state legal services. … Read more