David Sánchez
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Ex-judge Sáenz de Tejada placed under investigation over alleged plot against Judge Biedma
Judge Santiago Pedraz has named former judge Luis Sáenz de Tejada as an investigated party in the Leire Díez case, and the Interior Ministry is providing police protection to judge Beatriz Biedma from Wednesday, 14 October.
- Oct 7
Spanish police report details plot by former judge to physically target magistrate investigating Pedro Sánchez's brother
Spain's Civil Guard presented a report to the National Court describing attempts by an operative linked to an alleged political network to hire a drug clan to physically attack Judge Beatriz Biedma in Badajoz.
- Oct 1
Judge Pedraz finds no trace of European Union funds in Spain's Leire Díez investigation
National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz notified the European Public Prosecutor's Office that investigators found no evidence of EU fund misuse in the Leire Díez case, as Badajoz judge Beatriz Biedma submitted over 90 videos documenting alleged harassment.
- Sep 30
Judge Biedma urges Spain's National Court to probe alleged drug clan intimidation plot
Badajoz magistrate Beatriz Biedma has appealed a National Court ruling, presenting video evidence and citing the 2024 murder of a clan leader to demand a full inquiry into political interference.
- Jun 13
Feijóo accuses Sánchez government of 'hunts' against judges and police, promises total institutional clean-up
Spain's main opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has accused the government of Pedro Sánchez of organizing 'hunts' against police, judges and prosecutors amid a wave of corruption scandals, and promised a 'total clean-up' of institutions if he wins power.
- Jun 1
Spanish court drops one charge against PM's brother in Badajoz hiring trial, citing statute of limitations
A court in Badajoz has ruled that the statute of limitations has expired on the charge of accepting an illegal appointment against David Sánchez, brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, while allowing the broader trial to proceed.
- May 30
Pedro Sánchez admits 'stumbles' but attacks 'sly' opposition; philosopher slams left's corruption disguise
At the JSE congress, PM Sánchez concedes 'problems' but blames opposition for 'dirty tricks'; Elizabeth Duval says covering corruption as defense of democracy 'damages the left'.
- May 27
García-Page leads PSOE rebellion, demands Sánchez call elections or face confidence vote after Zapatero indictment
Castilla-La Mancha president Emiliano García-Page has openly challenged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, calling for immediate general elections or a parliamentary confidence vote after the indictment of former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.