Barcelona Court Reopens Puigdemont Case
A Barcelona court is now investigating three police officers. They are accused of helping Carles Puigdemont escape. This brings the officers closer to a trial.
The court previously decided to drop the case. They said the officers didn't have to arrest Puigdemont. The decision was changed because of appeals. The prosecutor and political parties wanted the investigation to continue. This is part of a longer legal case about Puigdemont's escape.
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Highlights
Mossos Involved in Trial
Three Catalan police officers, known as ‘mossos,’ are moving closer to trial for helping Carles Puigdemont flee.
Case Reopened by Court
The Barcelona court reversed a previous decision and reopened the investigation.
No Duty to Arrest
The officers did not have a duty to arrest Puigdemont.
Political Pressure Leads Action
The decision was prompted by appeals from the prosecutor and political parties.
Puigdemont’s Escape Investigation
This development relates to ongoing legal proceedings about Puigdemont’s escape.