Pedro Sánchez faces multiple corruption cases involving his brother, his wife, and his political circle. His younger brother, David Sánchez, is scheduled for trial in Extremadura on charges of influence peddling and misuse of public office, with ten others also accused. The case stems from a complaint by Manos Limpias, a far-right-linked group that has used courts against perceived threats to Spain’s democratic interests. David Sánchez denies wrongdoing and could face a three-year prison term if convicted. Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged in Madrid with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds after a two-year investigation. Sánchez has denied any wrongdoing by his family and defended the presumption of innocence.
"Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, is facing a long and difficult summer as corruption cases involving his brother, his wife and his predecessor Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero come before judges over the coming days and weeks. The socialist leader who took power eight years ago after using a vote of no confidence to topple the corruption-mired government of the conservative People's party (PP) has insisted there has been no wrongdoing by his family. He has also defended Zapatero and his right to the presumption of innocence."
"The prime minister's younger brother, David Sanchez, will go on trial in the south-west region of Extremadura on Thursday, accused of influence peddling and misuse of public office. Ten other people face the same charges. The case springs from a complaint brought by Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), a self-styled trade union with far-right links that has a long history of using the courts to pursue those it deems to pose a threat to Spain's democratic interests."
"According to the complaint, David Sanchez was handed a bespoke job by the socialist-led council of the south-western city of Badajoz in July 2017, when his brother was the national leader of the Spanish Socialist Workers' party (PSOE) but not yet prime minister. David Sanchez, who denies the charges, faces a three-year prison term if found guilty."
"The prime minister's wife, Begona Gomez, has also found herself in court as the result of a complaint brought by Manos Limpias. Last month, a judge in Madrid charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds at the end of a two-year investigation."
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