José Ángel González, the operational director of the Spanish National Police, has resigned after a Madrid court launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault on a subordinate. The officer accuses her superior of rape with penetration, which he allegedly committed in his official residence. The court will question the accused and the victim in March, and the case has caused a political earthquake in Spain's Ministry of the Interior.

Resignation of Operational Chief

José Ángel González submitted his resignation from the DAO position after the court accepted a request to investigate an alleged sexual assault.

Serious Criminal Charges

Besides rape, the commissioner is suspected of coercion, causing psychological distress, and financial misconduct.

Key Audio Evidence

The case files contain recordings from the day of the incident, which are said to confirm both the fact of the assault and subsequent attempts to intimidate the victim.

A shockwave hit Spain's uniformed services following the public disclosure of an investigation led by Court for Violence Against Women No. 8 in Madrid. The main accused is José Ángel González Jiménez, known by the nickname „Jota”, who until his resignation served as deputy operational director (DAO), effectively the number two in the hierarchy of the National Police. The complaint filed by the policewoman concerns events alleged to have occurred in the commissioner's official apartment. According to the victim's account, after returning together from work, González allegedly committed sexual assault with penetration despite her clear objection. The case has a broader legal and disciplinary context, as besides the most serious charge, the accusation also includes coercion, psychological harm, and misuse of public funds. The prosecution and the court possess audio recordings that are said to document both the course of the afternoon when the alleged attack occurred and subsequent pressure exerted on the woman by her superior. José Ángel González, who had held his position since 2018, decided to step down, citing the desire to protect the institution's reputation. This decision prompted an immediate political reaction. The opposition People's Party (PP) is demanding explanations from the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, accusing him of previously „protecting” the commissioner. Spanish law regarding sexual crimes underwent a comprehensive reform in recent years, known as the „only yes means yes” law (Solo sí es sí), which places particular emphasis on the absence of clear consent as a key element in the definition of rape, eliminating the need to prove the use of physical violence.The situation also triggered a response from trade unions. The organization Jupol, representing police officers' interests, demanded the immediate removal of the director from his position even before his official resignation. Judge David Maman Benchimol set the date for hearings on 17 March 2026. On that day, the court is to hear detailed testimonies from both sides to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file an indictment. This scandal is seen as one of the most serious image crises for the Ministry of the Interior in recent years, striking at the very heart of the police command structure. 17 marca — the first hearing of the accused commissioner will take place

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