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The National Court to Take Over the Investigation into the 'Leire Díez Case'

Judge Santiago Pedraz will lead the investigation against former Socialist Party member Leire Díez.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The judge initially handling the 'Leire Díez case' has decided that the National Court will take over the investigation. This decision comes following the appointment of Judge Santiago Pedraz as the lead on the case.

The investigation related to the former PSOE member will now be under the authority of the National Court, where Judge Pedraz is expected to carry out the necessary proceedings.

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