Madrid – A Spanish judge has dismissed charges against Judit Alexandra González, Secretary General of the Presidency, in a case stemming from the controversial hiring of an advisor for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez. The dismissal highlights a complex legal saga involving allegations of improper use of public funds and “lawfare” tactics [[1]], as Sánchez himself has claimed, while the inquiry continues for other officials connected to the case.The differing legal outcomes for González, and previously Félix Bolaños, alongside ongoing scrutiny of Francisco martín, signal a highly selective and evolving inquiry that is testing the stability of the Sánchez administration.
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A Spanish judge has dismissed charges against Judit Alexandra González, the Secretary General of the Presidency, in a case involving the hiring of an advisor for the wife of the Prime Minister. The dismissal comes after a ten-day period during which González was under investigation, and as scrutiny continues regarding potential misuse of public funds.
González responded to questions from Judge Juan Carlos Peinado and her legal counsel, clarifying that Cristina Álvarez, the advisor in question, does not report to her. The judge’s decision to drop the investigation against González while maintaining it against Francisco Martín, the current government delegate in Madrid, has raised questions about the scope of the inquiry.
The Spanish Supreme Court previously declined to investigate Félix Bolaños, who held the position of Secretary General of the Presidency when Álvarez’s hiring was approved, citing a lack of evidence and reliance on speculation. Despite this, the investigation into Martín remains open, with the judge alleging a potential crime of embezzlement of public funds through omission.
Peinado alleges that Álvarez is receiving public funds to assist Begoña Gómez in private activities. The Madrid Audiencia, a regional court, is currently reviewing appeals related to these accusations. The case centers on the contract awarded to Álvarez to support Gómez.
The Audiencia of Madrid is also considering Martín’s appeal regarding the allegations against him. This development underscores the ongoing legal challenges facing officials connected to the Prime Minister’s office. The judge’s differing treatment of the cases suggests a nuanced approach to the investigation, focusing on specific allegations of financial impropriety.
