Prosecutor's Office seeks acquittal for David Sánchez due to lack of evidence

A judicial process under the shadow of conjecture

The Prosecutor's Office has formally requested the acquittal of David Sánchez, brother of the Prime Minister, within the framework of the proceedings regarding his hiring at the Badajoz Provincial Council in 2017. In a forceful argument, prosecutor Begoña García Boró harshly criticized the Partido Popular and far-right accusers, pointing out that they have attempted to "construct" a web of influence without providing a single tangible piece of evidence of pressure or illicit acts.

This case has highlighted how political noise can eclipse legal rigor. While society debates structural problems such as access to housing or the difficulties families face in paying their mortgage amid rising rent costs, the courts find themselves immersed in proceedings where suspicion seems to weigh more than documentary evidence.

Lack of evidence and institutional credibility

Dismantling the rigging theory

The representative of the Public Prosecutor's Office was emphatic in recalling that, at the time the position was created in October 2016, Pedro Sánchez lacked real political power, having resigned as Secretary General of the PSOE. According to the Prosecutor's Office:

• No pressure regarding the hiring has been proven.
• David Sánchez met the merits required for the position.
• Documentation exists that proves the actual performance of his duties and his fluid contact with the directors of the conservatories.

The attack on public officials

One of the most tense points of the trial has been the attempt by the popular accusations to delegitimize the civil servants of the General State Administration who testified. The prosecutor defended the integrity of these professionals, stressing that their access to public office was through national competitive examinations, dismissing the doubts about their impartiality that sought to favor the theses of the UCO (Central Operational Unit).

"Are we going to convict a man based on a piece of gossip created by others?" questioned defense attorney Emilio Cortés, referring to the use of the term "hermanísimo" in emails—a word used as an anecdotal reference that has served as the basis for building an incriminating narrative devoid of legal foundation.

Conclusion: Justice versus media noise

The defense's report and the position of the Prosecutor's Office coincide on a critical point: the case has been marked by a political bias that has sought to caricature public administration. Since there is no "efficient moral pressure," an indispensable element to prove influence peddling, the proceedings appear to be collapsing in the absence of criminal acts. Justice, in this case, faces the challenge of prevailing over self-interested leaks and the desire to turn the courtroom into a stage for political confrontation.