- 5d ago
Spain's Kitchen spy trial concludes after four months, verdict pending for ex-Interior officials
After 37 sessions and over 100 witnesses, the National Court trial of Spain's 'Kitchen' spy operation ended Tuesday. Former Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz and two top police officials face 15-year prison terms if convicted.
- Jul 10
Judge Piña orders search for criminal evidence in Cospedal-Villarejo conversations, reviving Kitchen case
A Spanish National Court judge has ordered police to examine communications between former PP secretary general María Dolores de Cospedal and retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo for criminal evidence, and demanded a radio station hand over recordings that could implicate former prime minister Mariano Rajoy.
- Jun 30
Prosecutor in Spain's Kitchen trial says operation was a 'criminal parapolice' plot to obstruct Gürtel case
Anti-corruption prosecutor César de Rivas told a Madrid court that the 2013 operation against former PP treasurer Luis Bárcenas was an illegal scheme to steal compromising documents and protect party leaders.
- Jun 1
Villarejo Claims Rajoy 'Took Advantage' of Kitchen Operation to Seize Sensitive Information, Sparking Courtroom Drama
Former commissioner José Manuel Villarejo testified that ex-PM Mariano Rajoy exploited a legitimate police operation to intercept information that could affect him, claiming other officials were deceived by Rajoy's 'genius.'
- May 28
Spain's Former Interior Minister Denies Role in 'Kitchen' Spy Operation, Contradicts Deputy's Testimony
Jorge Fernández Díaz, Spain's former interior minister, told a Madrid court he learned of the 'Operation Kitchen' spy scandal through the media, directly contradicting his former deputy who claims he briefed the minister on the operation.
