Koldo Case
Koldo García, former advisor to José Luis Ábalos, has submitted his defense to the Supreme Court, flatly denying his involvement in the corruption plot over masks contracts during the pandemic. He seeks acquittal and contradicts the account of businessman Víctor de Aldama, who has admitted the crimes. García also criticizes the current Transport Ministry's audit and denounces procedural irregularities.
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Former minister José Luis Ábalos has asked Spain's Supreme Court to try him by popular jury instead of its magistrates for the masks scandal. His defense claims the main charges of bribery, influence peddling, and embezzlement fall under jury jurisdiction. The court opened oral proceedings against him on December 11.