Overview
- The Juzgado Penal No. 5 of Barcelona cleared Francisco Peral of the false-testimony charge related to his statements during the 2020 jury trial.
- The ruling cites that his testimony had only minimal influence on the case, noting the murder judgment dedicated just a few lines to his statements.
- Prosecutors had sought a one-year-and-four-month prison term and a €1,800 fine, arguing his contradictions undermined the investigation.
- The case centered on whether he saw victim Pedro R. on May 2, 2017, with Mossos agents testifying he admitted lying at his daughter's request and Peral later calling it an error under pressure.
- The acquittal does not affect the 2020 convictions of Rosa Peral and Albert López, and the decision can be appealed to the Audiencia de Barcelona.