Wife of Spanish Prime Minister Faces Legal Charges
Introduction
Begoña Gómez is the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister. A judge says she committed financial crimes.
Main Body
Judge Peinado says Ms. Gómez took money unfairly. He says she used her position as the Prime Minister's wife to get a job. He also says she used public money for her own interests. A businessman and an assistant also face charges. All three people say they are innocent. The investigation started because of a group called Manos Limpias. This group has right-wing views. The government's lawyers asked the judge to stop the case, but the judge did not stop. People have different opinions. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says this is a lie to make him look bad. His party says the right-wing groups are attacking him. The opposition party says the situation is terrible. Other people close to the Prime Minister also have legal problems. His brother and a former minister are also in court for similar crimes.
Conclusion
The court will decide if there is a trial. The Prime Minister says his wife did nothing wrong.