Alfonso Rueda on Villares Case: Awaiting Higher Court's Decision Before Political Comeback
Galician president Alfonso Rueda calls for judicial process completion before Alfonso Villares's political future is decided amid sexual assault case closure.
- • Investigation against Alfonso Villares closed by a Ferrol judge with no grounds for prosecution.
- • Audiencia Provincial de A Coruña yet to decide on confirming or overturning the ruling.
- • Alfonso Rueda supports judicial respect and awaits court decision before Villares's political comeback.
- • Paula Prado supports judicial decision and critiques PSOE and BNG's stance on feminism.
- • Villares has returned to work as a veterinarian after politics.
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Alfonso Rueda, president of the Xunta de Galicia, addressed the judicial process involving Alfonso Villares, former conselleiro do Mar, following the conclusion of a sexual assault investigation. The case, brought by presenter Paloma Lago, was recently closed by a judge in Ferrol who found no grounds for prosecution. However, Rueda emphasized that the Audiencia Provincial de A Coruña must still decide whether to confirm or overturn this ruling. Speaking at a press conference in Viveiro, Rueda expressed respect for the judicial system and reiterated his preference to see Villares return to politics but noted the need to await the court's final decision before further commentary. Meanwhile, Villares has resumed work as a veterinarian with the Consellería do Medio Rural. Paula Prado, secretary of organization for PPdeG, echoed respect for judicial outcomes, highlighting that no evidence was found and criticizing the PSOE and BNG for their alleged hypocrisy on feminism. Prado also called for the resignation of PSOE figure José Tomé amidst sexual harassment accusations. This reflects ongoing political tensions surrounding judicial proceedings and party discourse on integrity and accountability.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
