Bárcenas Testifies in Police Corruption Trial
Documents from the Bárcenas family were stolen. Luis Bárcenas and his wife are giving evidence in a corruption trial. The couple wants 41 years in prison for the main defendants.
The trial involves police misconduct linked to the People's Party (PP) party. Luis Bárcenas, the former treasurer, testified about hiring Sergio Ríos. Ríos was a chauffeur and assistant to Bárcenas. Bárcenas’s wife, Rosalía Iglesias, reported feeling followed after his imprisonment. The couple is seeking a sentence of 41 years for the main defendants in the case.
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Highlights
Bárcenas Testimony in Trial
Luis Bárcenas is giving testimony in a corruption trial.
'Kitchen' Documents Stolen
Documents related to the 'Kitchen' operation were stolen from the Bárcenas family.
Ríos Recommendation
Bárcenas said Sergio Ríos was recommended to him as a chauffeur.
Rosalía's Concerns
Rosalía Bárcenas reported feeling followed after his imprisonment.
Prison Sentence Sought
The Bárcenas couple is seeking a 41-year prison sentence.