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Spain's Deputy Police Chief Resigns Amid Assault Allegations

2/19/2026

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Summary

González Resigns Over Allegations

José Ángel González, Spain's deputy police chief, resigned after a Madrid court summoned him as a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a subordinate.
The female officer alleges González assaulted her in April 2025.
He allegedly used his authority to coerce her into leaving her post.
The complaint cites violence, coercion, and embezzlement of public funds, with audio recordings as evidence.
A hearing is scheduled for March 17.

History

Historical Context

The #MeToo movement surged in 2017, spotlighting sexual harassment and assault, notably in law enforcement. This cultural shift followed the 2016 La Manada case in Spain, where five men were initially convicted of sexual abuse, igniting protests and leading to the 2022 "only yes means yes" law, which redefined sexual consent and strengthened legal protections for victims.

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González Resigns Over Allegations

José Ángel González, Spain's deputy police chief, resigned after a Madrid court summoned him as a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a subordinate.
The female officer alleges González assaulted her in April 2025.
He allegedly used his authority to coerce her into leaving her post.
The complaint cites violence, coercion, and embezzlement of public funds, with audio recordings as evidence.
A hearing is scheduled for March 17.

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