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Judge Peinado Charged for Disrespecting Police Escort

6/23/2026

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The General Council of the Judiciary voted to open disciplinary proceedings against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for alleged disrespect toward the police.
Peinado had suggested that Begoña Gómez’s police escort could enable her to escape, prompting the complaint.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños called the remarks incomprehensible and anomalous, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will appear before the lower house on Wednesday to address the corruption allegations.

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The General Council of the Judiciary voted to open disciplinary proceedings against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for alleged disrespect toward the police.
Peinado had suggested that Begoña Gómez’s police escort could enable her to escape, prompting the complaint.
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños called the remarks incomprehensible and anomalous, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will appear before the lower house on Wednesday to address the corruption allegations.