Begoña Gómez charged over false complaint against Vito Quiles
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's prime minister, must appear in court over a false complaint against journalist Vito Quiles. The hearing is set for 23 October.
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Begoña Gómez charged over false complaint against journalist Vito Quiles
Begoña Gómez, the vvife of Spain's prime minister, will have to appear before the courts on 23 October. Journalist Vito Quiles himself announced the news on social media: "Begoña Gómez has been charged with the crime of making a false complaint against me after accusing me of assaulting her." The hearing is scheduled for 11:00 at the Madrid courts.
Being charged does not imply guilt, but the judge considers there are indications that the complaint Gómez filed against Quiles was false. If confirmed, she could face prison sentences. The case has peine the debate on false complaints, a phenomenon some consider underestimated. "If it hadn't been recorded, he would be in prison," say Quiles's supporters, referring to videos that would show no assault took place.
Meanwhile, the Moncloa (the prime minister's office) remains silent. The situation adds more noise to an already complicated political scene. The question is whether this case will have consequences beyond the courts.
Begoña Gómez, the vvife of Spain's prime minister, will have to appear before the courts on 23 October. Journalist Vito Quiles himself announced the news on social media: "Begoña Gómez has been charged with the crime of making a false complaint against me after accusing me of assaulting her." The hearing is scheduled for 11:00 at the Madrid courts.
Being charged does not imply guilt, but the judge considers there are indications that the complaint Gómez filed against Quiles was false. If confirmed, she could face prison sentences. The case has peine the debate on false complaints, a phenomenon some consider underestimated. "If it hadn't been recorded, he would be in prison," say Quiles's supporters, referring to videos that would show no assault took place.
Meanwhile, the Moncloa (the prime minister's office) remains silent. The situation adds more noise to an already complicated political scene. The question is whether this case will have consequences beyond the courts.
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