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Judge Extends Valencian DANA Probe Six Months Citing Pending Evidence

The magistrate points to pending testimony alongside the forensic extraction of a former aide’s messages as unresolved steps.

Overview

  • The investigating judge ordered a six‑month extension starting April 30, 2026, describing the case as highly complex and of extreme gravity.
  • Hearings are still pending for victims, previously unidentified witnesses, and experts, and their statements could necessitate additional diligences.
  • The court awaits digital forensics on WhatsApp and Telegram messages from former chief of staff José Manuel Cuenca, which may prompt new evidence requests once incorporated.
  • Further reports and official responses remain outstanding, with the judge indicating more actions could follow upon their receipt.
  • In a separate decision the same day, the TSJCV declined to investigate former president Carlos Mazón and archived a complaint against the judge, clarifying it was not evaluating the probe’s substance.