Pedro Sánchez’s wife sent to jury trial, but can ordinary Spaniards escape the political storm?
Nine ordinary Spaniards could soon be handed the most difficult task in Spanish public life, deciding whether Pedro Sánchez’s wife […]
Madrid judge Juan Carlos Peinado has initiated oral proceedings against Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, over allegations of influence peddling and misuse of public funds. Gómez's advisor, Cristina Álvarez, will also face trial over a similar charge. Despite the Prime Minister's government arguing that the investigation is politically motivated, the case has reached a point where the allegations will be judged by a jury of ordinary Spaniards, rather than through political statements.
The trial focuses on Gómez's role in a university project and a digital platform, as well as Álvarez's alleged misuse of public funds. The Madrid Provincial Court has allowed the case to continue, focusing on two serious alleged offences while removing two others and separating a potential jury member from the proceedings. The trial of ordinary citizens will be a significant moment, as they must make a verdict based solely on the evidence presented, despite the immense political pressure surrounding the case.
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