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Spain's Supreme Court Upholds Prison Terms for Four in ETA 'Legal Front' Case

Evidence from a hidden drive alongside French cache seizures persuaded judges to confirm the case, allowing limited sentence adjustments.

Overview

  • The ruling sets prison terms from 1 year 6 months to 7 years 6 months for activity dated between 2005 and April 2010.
  • Arantza Zulueta receives the heaviest sentence for terrorist membership and possession of weapons and explosives for terrorist purposes.
  • Jon María Enparantza’s four-year term stands, with the court citing roles in coercive fundraising and operational information sent to ETA leadership.
  • Naia Zuriarrain’s and Iker Sarriegui’s sentences drop to 2 years and 1 year 6 months, respectively, based on lesser, subordinate functions.
  • Judges validate CNI-led intelligence and 2010 office searches, reject torture claims for lack of corroboration, apply undue-delay mitigation, and dismiss double-jeopardy arguments by distinguishing periods.