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A Difficult Year" for Madrid's Public Prosecutor's Office Amidst Investigations
The top prosecutor in Madrid, Almudena Lastra, described 2024 as a challenging year due to tensions stemming from investigations into the Attorney General and the provincial prosecutor, impacting communication and raising concerns about internal pressures and potential political influence on the jud...
A Difficult Year" for Madrid's Public Prosecutor's Office Amidst Investigations
The top prosecutor in Madrid, Almudena Lastra, described 2024 as a challenging year due to tensions stemming from investigations into the Attorney General and the provincial prosecutor, impacting communication and raising concerns about internal pressures and potential political influence on the jud...
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16% Bias Score
Spanish Supreme Court Chief Defends Judiciary Amidst Government Criticism
Spanish Supreme Court President Isabel Perelló defended the judiciary's role against government criticism, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the need for respectful dialogue regarding judicial reforms.
Spanish Supreme Court Chief Defends Judiciary Amidst Government Criticism
Spanish Supreme Court President Isabel Perelló defended the judiciary's role against government criticism, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and the need for respectful dialogue regarding judicial reforms.
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16% Bias Score
Toro Finance Insolvency Administrator Dismissed for Negligence
A Spanish court dismissed Toro Finance's insolvency administrator for submitting crucial reports prematurely while a jurisdictional dispute was ongoing, halting the insolvency process and necessitating a new assessment of the company's financial state and leading to the appointment of a new administ...
Toro Finance Insolvency Administrator Dismissed for Negligence
A Spanish court dismissed Toro Finance's insolvency administrator for submitting crucial reports prematurely while a jurisdictional dispute was ongoing, halting the insolvency process and necessitating a new assessment of the company's financial state and leading to the appointment of a new administ...
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44% Bias Score
Premios Puñetas Honors Legal and Journalistic Excellence
Acijur's 14th annual Premios Puñetas, held in Madrid, honored Supreme Court Justice Antonio del Moral (Gold Puñetas), criticized those undermining international law ("Vete a Hacer Puñetas"), and recognized various individuals and groups for their contributions to law, journalism, and social responsi...
Premios Puñetas Honors Legal and Journalistic Excellence
Acijur's 14th annual Premios Puñetas, held in Madrid, honored Supreme Court Justice Antonio del Moral (Gold Puñetas), criticized those undermining international law ("Vete a Hacer Puñetas"), and recognized various individuals and groups for their contributions to law, journalism, and social responsi...
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32% Bias Score
Supreme Court Overturns Judge's Suspension for Lack of Evidence
Spain's Supreme Court annulled a 10-day suspension of Judge José Antonio Vázquez Taín for his involvement in a production company, Amarola Producciones, due to insufficient evidence linking him to contract signings with public entities despite his 50% ownership.
Supreme Court Overturns Judge's Suspension for Lack of Evidence
Spain's Supreme Court annulled a 10-day suspension of Judge José Antonio Vázquez Taín for his involvement in a production company, Amarola Producciones, due to insufficient evidence linking him to contract signings with public entities despite his 50% ownership.
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36% Bias Score
Appeal Filed in 2017 Murder Case Based on New Evidence
Rosa Peral's lawyer appealed her 25-year sentence for the 2017 murder of her partner, Pedro R., to Spain's Supreme Court, citing Albert López's prison confession as new evidence that could overturn the conviction. López, also convicted, admitted his role in the murder, contradicting his previous sta...
Appeal Filed in 2017 Murder Case Based on New Evidence
Rosa Peral's lawyer appealed her 25-year sentence for the 2017 murder of her partner, Pedro R., to Spain's Supreme Court, citing Albert López's prison confession as new evidence that could overturn the conviction. López, also convicted, admitted his role in the murder, contradicting his previous sta...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Prosecutor General Addresses Imputation During Opening of Judicial Year
Spanish Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz, facing charges for allegedly leaking confidential information, addressed his situation during the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year, emphasizing his belief in justice and the rule of law despite widespread calls for his resignation.
Spanish Prosecutor General Addresses Imputation During Opening of Judicial Year
Spanish Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz, facing charges for allegedly leaking confidential information, addressed his situation during the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year, emphasizing his belief in justice and the rule of law despite widespread calls for his resignation.
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32% Bias Score
Inquiry Opened into Judge Investigating Former Councilor in Spain
Following a complaint by former councilor Salomé Pradas, Spain's CGPJ opened a disciplinary inquiry into Judge Nuria Ruiz, who is investigating Pradas, for alleged irregularities in the investigation's conduct; the CGPJ will decide whether to proceed with a formal disciplinary case or dismiss the co...
Inquiry Opened into Judge Investigating Former Councilor in Spain
Following a complaint by former councilor Salomé Pradas, Spain's CGPJ opened a disciplinary inquiry into Judge Nuria Ruiz, who is investigating Pradas, for alleged irregularities in the investigation's conduct; the CGPJ will decide whether to proceed with a formal disciplinary case or dismiss the co...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention Amid Deepfake Concerns
A Spanish Supreme Court judge ordered the pre-trial detention of Santos Cerdán based on an UCO report containing audio recordings, despite concerns about their authenticity and the lack of alternative measures to pre-trial detention in Spain, highlighting the need for improved verification methods f...
Spanish Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention Amid Deepfake Concerns
A Spanish Supreme Court judge ordered the pre-trial detention of Santos Cerdán based on an UCO report containing audio recordings, despite concerns about their authenticity and the lack of alternative measures to pre-trial detention in Spain, highlighting the need for improved verification methods f...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Challenges Law Limiting Corruption Investigations
Spanish Judge José Ignacio Vilaplana is challenging Article 324 of the Criminal Procedure Law before the European Court of Justice, arguing that its time limits on investigations hinder the prosecution of corruption cases, particularly those involving the PSOE, creating a risk of impunity and potent...
Spanish Judge Challenges Law Limiting Corruption Investigations
Spanish Judge José Ignacio Vilaplana is challenging Article 324 of the Criminal Procedure Law before the European Court of Justice, arguing that its time limits on investigations hinder the prosecution of corruption cases, particularly those involving the PSOE, creating a risk of impunity and potent...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Judge's Self-Initiated Power Outage Probe Raises Legal Concerns
A Spanish judge controversially initiated an investigation into Spain's recent power outage without an external request, raising concerns about impartiality and potentially violating fundamental rights, sparking debate about judicial reform and the Audiencia Nacional's future.
Spanish Judge's Self-Initiated Power Outage Probe Raises Legal Concerns
A Spanish judge controversially initiated an investigation into Spain's recent power outage without an external request, raising concerns about impartiality and potentially violating fundamental rights, sparking debate about judicial reform and the Audiencia Nacional's future.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Court Orders Trial for Bribery in Harassment Case
A Spanish appeals court overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss bribery charges against businessman Javier López Madrid, who allegedly hired a retired police commissioner to harass Dr. Elisa Pinto; the appeals court ruled that a trial must proceed, adding to the already complex case involving...
Spanish Court Orders Trial for Bribery in Harassment Case
A Spanish appeals court overturned a lower court's decision to dismiss bribery charges against businessman Javier López Madrid, who allegedly hired a retired police commissioner to harass Dr. Elisa Pinto; the appeals court ruled that a trial must proceed, adding to the already complex case involving...
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40% Bias Score
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