Overview
- Judge Arturo Zamarriego reversed his November admission and expelled Víctor de Aldama and retired judge Manuel García Castellón as private accusers, finding they are not legally considered victims in the case.
- The ruling notes they may pursue separate complaints, such as for alleged defamation or revelation of secrets, or seek to join the proceedings as popular accusers.
- In a separate order, the court declined to take up a complaint from Hazte Oír about Leire Díez’s purported activity linked to the prime minister’s brother, David Sánchez.
- The investigation into alleged bribery and influence peddling continues against Leire Díez, businessman Javier Pérez Dolser, and journalist Pere Rusiñol, with witness testimony set for Monday from Santos Cerdán, Antonio Hernando, and Alejandro Hamlyn.
- Separately, former attorney general Álvaro García Ortiz has paid €17,200 in fines and damages, funded by contributions coordinated by the UPF, as the Supreme Court records the payments and the victim, Alberto González Amador, urges the court to reject García Ortiz’s bid to annul his conviction.