The PSOE in Extremadura has categorically rejected workplace harassment accusations against José Luis Quintana, president of its Management Committee and Government delegate in the region. Quintana, a close friend of Pedro Sánchez, has denied the claims and announced he will take legal action against those spreading what he calls 'hoaxes'. The affected socialist councilor stands by her account submitted in May.
The PSOE in Extremadura issued a press release on Friday to categorically deny any involvement of José Luis Quintana in a workplace harassment case. The accusation comes from a socialist councilor who worked at the party's headquarters in Mérida and claims she was dismissed in May due to pressures from the former mayor of Don Benito, a close friend of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The complainant detailed in Ferraz's internal channel phone threats, defamations, and pressures that led to her dismissal. After Quintana's appointment as president of the Management Committee—following Miguel Ángel Gallardo's resignation over poor electoral results—she shared details on social media without directly naming Quintana.
The party stressed that 'no type of workplace persecution existed' and that the person 'never worked under Quintana'. They described the claims as 'categorically false' and 'hoaxes spread irresponsibly'. They announced legal actions against those making or contributing to the spread of these accusations, defending 'its honorability'.
They noted it as 'striking' that the issue emerges now, over a year after the dismissal. Quintana, in his first tweet, denied the accusations: 'No type of persecution existed and that person never worked under me. What is stated on her social media is categorically false'.
In a second post, he toughened his stance: 'I reaffirm they are lies. I announce I will initiate legal actions against anyone who launches or spreads these hoaxes'. The affected party continues to confirm the facts following the news publication.
