Politics · Spain · 13 hrs ago
Investigation says Leire Díez’s circle also sought to pressure a second Badajoz judge
Investigators say people linked to Leire Díez sought to put a second judge in Badajoz, Marta Hernández, under pressure.
Until now, attention had focused on judge Beatriz Biedma, who was investigating Pedro Sánchez’s brother.
The investigation concerns an alleged effort to obstruct corruption cases involving Spain’s Socialist Party and government.
According to Civil Guard findings, a witness said Hernández’s home address was given at a meeting where people discussed filing complaints against her court and holding street protests.
The investigators say former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada was involved and that early efforts focused on Hernández before shifting to Biedma.
A lawyer who attended the meeting said no physical attack was discussed, but that complaints and protests were raised.
Documents in the case also cite videos in which Sáenz de Tejada criticized Hernández.
An investigation says people linked to Leire Díez first targeted Badajoz judge Marta Hernández before turning their attention to judge Beatriz Biedma.
The reported plans against Hernández included legal or administrative action against her court and street demonstrations.
A witness reportedly gave Hernández’s home address during a meeting in Badajoz in November 2024.
The investigation says former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada was involved in contacts concerning Hernández.
A lawyer who attended the meeting said no physical attack or harm was discussed.
- Who
- Marta Hernández, a judge in Badajoz, was reportedly targeted by people linked to Leire Díez and former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada.
- What
- The investigation says the contacts aimed to promote legal or administrative action against Hernández and that her address was disclosed.
- When
- The reported contacts took place between September 2024 and February 2025. A meeting discussing Hernández was held on 17 November 2024.
- Where
- Badajoz, Spain.
- Why
- The sources say Hernández was handling a drug-trafficking case involving Ángel Martín. They do not state a motive for the alleged pressure.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
no physical action or anything that could cause bodily harm to anyone was discussed
to promote judicial or administrative action against judge Hernández
90% of the conversation focused on Marta
Lawyer Juan José Collado said he had a phone call with Sáenz de Tejada.
Collado, Sáenz de Tejada and Ángel Martín’s wife met in Badajoz, where Hernández and other judges were discussed.
A video on Sáenz de Tejada’s YouTube channel accused Hernández of opening a case in favour of the judge investigating David Sánchez.
Articles reported that the investigation identified Hernández as an earlier target than Biedma.
- Judges named
- Marta Hernández and Beatriz Biedma
- Reported meeting
- Badajoz, 17 November 2024
- Reported contacts
- Three contacts between Collado and Sáenz de Tejada, from September 2024 to February 2025
- WhatsApp group
- Vacaciones y viajes
- Video date
- 30 July 2025
Sources
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