SpainMinister Félix Bolaños submitted 19 complaints to Spain’s Supreme Court Disciplinary Council (CGPJ) regarding the conduct of Judge Juan Carlos Peinado during an interrogation related to the case involving Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The complaints, sent between June 2025 and April 2026, allege that Peinado made inappropriate remarks, imposed unusual conditions, and created an intimidating atmosphere during the questioning. Bolaños claimed these actions undermined judicial integrity and requested disciplinary action against Peinado. However, the CGPJ dismissed the complaints on July 28, stating while some of Peinado’s decisions might be debatable, they did not warrant formal sanctions. The controversy centers around Peinado’s role as investigator in the case against Gómez, who faces charges of abuse of influence and embezzlement.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both Bolaños’ allegations and the CGPJ’s dismissal of them without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from Bolaños’ letters and explains the CGPJ’s reasoning, offering a balanced view of the dispute.
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