The remains of semen found in the genital area of one of the women operated on by the surgeon accused of raping his patients in the operating room

A judge has ordered the prosecution of Judith Piquet, the mayor of Alcalá de Henares, over alleged breaches of confidentiality involving two reports of sexual assault linked to immigrants. The case forms part of an ongoing investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of these sensitive documents. The judge from the Instruction Section of the Court of First Instance in Alcalá de Henares has formally proposed charges against Piquet, accusing her of violating her duty of custody of confidential information and revealing secrets related to the investigation. The investigation began after two women came forward with allegations of sexual aggression committed by a surgeon during operations. These claims were initially brought to light when nurses assisting in surgery observed unusual pelvic movements made by the doctor while performing a liposuction procedure on one of his patients in early December 2025. One nurse recorded the incident on her mobile phone and reported it to the police. As a result, the surgeon was placed under provisional arrest. Subsequently, two other women who had undergone similar procedures in previous months also filed complaints alleging they might have been assaulted. The police alerted the woman operated on in December about the possibility of having been sexually assaulted, prompting her transfer to the hospital for biological samples to be taken from her genital area. These samples were analyzed at the National Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences in Madrid, which confirmed the presence of human seminal fluid. The findings were sent to the Fourth Instruction Court in Molina de Segura, which is handling the case, upon request from the victim’s lawyer, Raúl Pardo Geijo. The report states that the detected seminal fluid must now be compared with the DNA profile of the accused surgeon. In addition to this forensic analysis, the Scientific Police conducted tests on biological remnants found on some of the surgeon's clothing used during the operation and on a compression bandage given to the patient post-surgery. While no sperm was identified in these items, there was a low-intensity reaction to the prostate-specific antigen, indicating the potential presence of seminal fluid. Although the results did not conclusively confirm the presence of semen, they could not rule it out either. Experts matched the DNA from the biological material found in the clothes and the bandage with the surgeon’s genetic profile, confirming compatibility. On August 3, before receiving the report from the National Institute of Toxicology, the judge denied the surgeon’s request to be released from provisional detention. This decision followed opposition from both the Public Prosecution Service and the victim’s attorney. The judge maintained that the circumstances justifying the preventive measure had not changed and emphasized the solid evidence pointing to the surgeon’s guilt. She noted that the investigation was nearing its conclusion and expressed confidence that the surgeon would attempt to evade justice if released, considering the severe prison sentences associated with the alleged crimes. The victim’s lawyer has requested additional evidence, including an analysis of the contents of the surgeon’s mobile phone, which he refused to provide access codes for to the police. He also asked for further examination of materials collected from the operating room following the surgery. The case has drawn attention from local authorities and legal experts, highlighting concerns about the protection of victims' privacy and the integrity of judicial processes. The mayor of Alcalá de Henares faces serious legal consequences if found guilty of mishandling confidential information related to the sexual assault cases. The outcome of the trial will likely influence future policies regarding the handling of sensitive information in public office and the accountability of officials involved in such matters.