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Judge Peinado Extends Jury Trial Procedure to All Charges Against Begoña Gómez

Her defense has appealed, arguing the case lacks the required evidence to proceed before a popular jury.

Overview

  • The magistrate moved the main investigation to the jury route, adding alleged trafficking of influence, private-sector corruption, appropriation and professional intrusion to the malfeasance track already set last week.
  • A court session is set for Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. to formally notify the parties of the procedural change.
  • Gómez and her Moncloa aide have appealed to the Madrid Provincial Court, asserting there are no sufficient indicios and highlighting the absence of a legal framework defining the role of a prime minister’s spouse.
  • A Guardia Civil UCO report cites up to 121 emails indicating the aide contacted sponsors tied to the UCM chair co-directed by Gómez, which accusers submit as central documentary evidence.
  • Popular accusers seek further steps, including inviting the State Attorney to act for the Treasury, ordering patrimonial inquiries and broad email retrievals, and summoning Pedro Sánchez again as a witness.