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Spanish government goes after judge targeting Pedro Sánchez’s wife

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial on corruption and influence peddling charges. Gómez must surrender her passport and is banned from leaving Spain. The General Council of the Judiciary has now opened disciplinary proceedings against the judge.

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The judicial watchdog has launched disciplinary action against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado.

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  1. Spanish Judge Faces Disciplinary Action as PM's Wife Heads to Trial

    Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial on corruption and influence peddling charges. Gómez must surrender her passport and is banned from leaving Spain. The General Council of the Judiciary has now opened disciplinary proceedings against the judge.

    What's confirmed:

    • Begoña Gómez must stand trial for corruption and influence peddling.
    • A judge ordered Begoña Gómez to surrender her passport and banned her from leaving Spain.
    • The General Council of the Judiciary initiated disciplinary proceedings against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado.
    • Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ruled on June 20 that Gómez must stand trial on four charges.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pedro Sánchez claims the case against his wife is politically motivated.
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