Procedural Error Delays Trial
Procedural error delays trial opening for Begoña Gómez as judge seeks solution
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A major court error has blocked the trial opening for Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, and her assistant Cristina Álvarez. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado was set to issue the formal trial order on Friday, but a serious procedural mistake by the prosecution prevented it. El Correo Gallego reports the judge, currently on vacation, will announce Monday how he plans to address the error after more than two years of investigation.
Prosecution's Procedural Mistake Derails Trial Order
During the preliminary hearing on Tuesday, March 8, the prosecution made a grave procedural error that blocked the judge from signing the trial opening order. Diario de Córdoba reports this mistake confirmed during the hearing prevented what should have been a routine legal step. The error forced the judge to delay the official notification of the trial order, stalling a case that has been under investigation for two years and five months.
Judge Peinado Faces Challenge to Salvage Two-Year Investigation
Judge Peinado must now find a legal solution to move forward without simply overturning the investigation. Levante-EMV notes the judge faces pressure to preserve the case's foundation while fixing the prosecution's error. His decision, expected Monday, will determine whether the trial can proceed or if additional proceedings are needed. The prosecution's mistake has created an unusual bind for the court.
What Happens to the Gómez Case Now
The trial opening for Gómez and Álvarez remains in limbo until the judge resolves the procedural issue. Información reports both defendants await clarity on the next step in their case. The scandal has dragged through courts for over two years, making efficiency critical. The judge's Monday ruling will shape the immediate future of the investigation into Gómez's business dealings.
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