Leire Díez’s defense filed a request for the nullity of her December 2024 detention, claiming it was disproportionate, violated her fundamental rights and lacked proper judicial motivation and authorization. The case is tied to allegations of irregularities in public‑sector contracts; a successful nullity request could stall the investigation and affect confidence in Spain’s judicial handling of corruption matters. Leire Díez (defendant), her legal team, Judge Santiago Pedraz of the Audiencia Nacional, and the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office. The judge will rule on the nullity request; if denied, the Anticorruption Prosecutor may proceed to formal indictment, while any granting could trigger appeals and renewed debate over judicial oversight of corruption probes. The defense of former socialist militant Leire Díez has asked the court to annul her December 2024 detention, arguing it was disproportionate, violated fundamental rights and lacked proper judicial motivation and authorization. The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in public contracts linked to the case. If granted, the nullity could disrupt the proceedings and prompt scrutiny of how Spain handles high‑profile corruption inquiries.
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