Former Interior Minister Faces Prison Request Before Trial
The PSOE party wants the court to hold two men, Francisco Martínez and Andrés Gómez Gordo, in jail before a trial. These men were former government officials. The PSOE fears they will leave the country if not arrested.
In November 2020, the National Court questioned Jorge Fernández Díaz and Francisco Martínez about the Operation Kitchen investigation. This investigation looked into the finances of Luis Bárcenas. The hearing was difficult, with accusations made by the former ministers. The court is considering the PSOE’s request for their provisional imprisonment. The trial is scheduled to begin on April 6th.
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Highlights
PSOE Wants Prison for Two
The PSOE wants to imprison Francisco Martínez and Andrés Gómez Gordo before the Kitchen trial.
Hearing in Kitchen Case
The National Court heard a case about Operation Kitchen on November 13, 2020.
Fernández Díaz Confronted
Jorge Fernández Díaz was confronted during the hearing in the Kitchen investigation.
Risk of Flight
The PSOE thinks the defendants might leave if not detained.
Case Involves Bárcenas
The Kitchen case investigates espionage involving Luis Bárcenas.