New Developments in the Leire Díez Case: Prosecutors Summoned for Testimony

In a significant turn of events in the Leire Díez case, Judge Santiago Pedraz of the National Court has summoned two prosecutors to testify regarding their meetings with the former Socialist militant. These meetings took place in March and April 2025 at the Attorney General's Office. The prosecutors summoned are former lieutenant prosecutor Diego Villafañe and assigned prosecutor Beatriz López, both of whom are due to appear before the court on the 15th, with Villafañe scheduled for 10:00 AM and López at 10:30 AM. The case has raised questions surrounding the nature of the interactions between these prosecutors and Díez, particularly as it was revealed that they held discussions with her alongside lawyer Jacobo Teijelo, who had introduced Díez as a potential collaborator. According to sources within the Prosecutor's Office, Díez had a minimal role, and her full identity became known only after the case gained media attention. In addition to the testimonies from Villafañe and López, Judge Pedraz has noted that further inquiries will depend on their statements. The process includes potential testimony from former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, which will only be pursued based on the evidence provided by the two prosecutors. As the inquiry unfolds, it has been reported that García Ortiz was later informed of the meetings involving Díez, but sources clarify that he did not receive any directives from the then head of the prosecution ministry regarding them. The implications of these forthcoming testimonies are substantial, as they could shed light on the dynamics within the Prosecutor's Office and potentially impact the ongoing investigation related to Leire Díez's case. As the legal proceedings advance, scrutiny will undoubtedly remain high on how these meetings were conducted and what they reveal about the overarching processes within the Attorney General's Office. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2