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The initial judge in the 'Leire case' has indicated that 'other people with a higher level of hierarchy in the PSOE's sewer network' may be involved, transferring the investigation into the alleged plot led by Cerdán to National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz.
Judge Santiago Pedraz has dismissed the request to accept the head of the Catalan referendum police investigation as an accuser in the 'Leire case', stating there is no concrete evidence that the former PSOE militant maneuvered against him.
The president of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) has acknowledged 'worrying signs' in the Leire Díez case. Díez is testifying as a witness before Judge Santiago Pedraz regarding alleged maneuvers to destabilize judicial processes affecting the party or Pedro Sánchez's circle.
The UCO, authorized by National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz, entered the Ministry of Justice to request information regarding the nationality concession file for Nervis Villalobos, a former vice minister under Hugo Chávez.
El juez de la Audiencia Nacional Santiago Pedraz ha remitido el escrito a la Fiscalía para que informe sobre competencia y admisión a trámite
Judge Arturo Zamarriego has issued an order ceding the instruction of the Leire case to Santiago Pedraz, citing the involvement of 'higher hierarchy' officials.
Judge Santiago Pedraz has indicted Leonardo Marcos, the former director of the Civil Guard, for allegedly attempting to halt UCO investigations against the government.
An investigation led by Judge Santiago Pedraz is implicating 14 high-ranking officials associated with the 'Leire Díez plot,' known as the PSOE's 'fixer,' in a corruption scandal.
The Spanish government has ironically stated that Leire Díez is not Mata Hari and had no capacity for influence, arguing there is no reason to implicate the PSOE party or Pedro Sánchez in the case being investigated by Judge Santiago Pedraz.
Judge Arturo Zamarriego of Plaza Castilla has recused himself from the case involving Leire Díez, transferring exclusive jurisdiction to Judge Santiago Pedraz of the Audiencia Nacional.
A witness testified before Judge Santiago Pedraz that Leire Díez, known as the PSOE's 'fixer,' commanded 'credibility and fear,' and that Koldo García referred to her as having significant influence within the party, calling Pedro Sánchez 'the one.'
Former heads of the UCO (Central Operative Unit) testified before National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz, contradicting Mercedes González by confirming they were asked to 'stay on the sidelines' in the case involving Sánchez's brother and denying she informed them of her contacts.
Anti-corruption prosecutors have requested records of Leire Díez's meetings at the State Prosecutor's Office and also asked Judge Santiago Pedraz to summon PSOE President Cristina Narbona, among others, as a witness.