Madrid Provincial Court confirms dismissal of case over banner in which Hazte Oír called Sánchez 'corrupt'
La Audiencia Provincial de Madrid confirma el archivo de la causa por la lona en la que Hazte Oír llamó “corrupto” a Sánchez
Summary
The Provincial Court of Madrid has confirmed the dismissal of a case over a banner by the group Hazte Oír that called Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez 'corrupt'. The judge found no intent to insult but rather the expression of political criticism protected by freedom of speech.
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