Judge asks Spain’s National Court to investigate former judge over threats

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  Judge Beatriz Biedma has asked Spain’s National Court to question former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada as a suspect over alleged threats against her.

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  Biedma says his testimony is central to clarifying his role, contacts and alleged participation in a criminal organisation.

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  She says the threats included proposals for physical violence and the statement that she “had to be eliminated.”

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  Biedma has also asked the court to hear Cintia Rocho and businessman Joaquín Parra as witnesses.

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  The requests relate to an investigation into alleged operations to intimidate Biedma and influence a judicial case involving David Sánchez, the prime minister’s brother.

Who

Judge Beatriz Biedma has asked the National Court to investigate former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada.

What

She requested that he be questioned as a suspect and that two other people be heard as witnesses.

When

The article was published on 13 October 2026; the requests were made in a written submission, whose date is not stated.

Where

Spain’s National Court.

Why

Biedma says the testimony could clarify alleged threats, coordination and efforts to influence a judicial case involving David Sánchez.

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