Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated he was unaware of the sexual assault complaint against the National Police's Deputy Operational Director (DAO), José Ángel González, until the day before, following González's resignation. The Ministry of Interior has opened an internal investigation into a commissioner allegedly involved in coercing the complainant.
Key points
- The resignation of José Ángel González followed his citation by a Madrid court regarding a complaint filed by a National Police inspector.
- The complaint includes allegations of sexual assault, coercion, psychological injury, and misuse of public funds.
- Interior has relieved Commissioner Óscar San Juan, the former DAO's right-hand man, of his duties pending an internal inquiry into alleged coercion.
- The opposition PP, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, accused the Government of "protecting and covering up" the alleged aggressor until the case became public.
- Marlaska expressed feeling "manifestly disappointed" with González, stating that if they had known earlier, the resignation would have been requested sooner.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-ranking police official accused of serious crimes, leading to political fallout and calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Interior.
Confidence: 98
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