Judge Llarena nullifies the prosecution of Puigdemont for embezzlement

Judge Pablo Llarena has annulled the prosecution of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and ex-councilors Antoni Comín and Lluis Puig for embezzlement. He has concluded the summary regarding these three individuals and sent the case to the Criminal Chamber for a potential dismissal based on the amnesty law. The Supreme Court has decided to apply the amnesty despite differing views from the Constitutional Court. Llarena noted that while there are indications of participation in organizing the 2017 referendum, the amnesty law prevents further prosecution. He emphasized that the decision to halt prosecution is based on legislative action rather than a lack of evidence.