Overview
- Garikoitz Aspiazu left Martutene on Monday under a weekday release that requires nightly return and confinement on weekends.
- The measure was proposed by the prison’s treatment board under Article 100.2, keeps him in second degree, and requires a work or volunteer plan rather than granting third degree status.
- The National Court’s prosecutor must issue a non‑binding report before the Central Prison Oversight Court decides whether to ratify or revoke the permission.
- According to legal sources cited by El Mundo, the judge had requested more information on initial leave requests and could rule on the 100.2 measure within one to two weeks.
- Victims’ objections have been filed, including a formal challenge by journalist Marisa Guerrero who also questions enforcement of a 50‑kilometer restraining order.