Monday, September 25, 2017

Spain’s Attorney General Hints That The Catalan President May Be Arrested For Promoting Sunday's Independence Vote



The Guardian: Spain’s attorney general refuses to rule out arrest of Catalan president

Carles Puigdemont could face action, says attorney general, as Catalonia prepares to defy Madrid by holding independence vote

Spain’s attorney general has refused to rule out the possibility of arresting the Catalan president, as the region’s pro-sovereignty government prepares to defy Madrid by holding an independence referendum on Sunday.

José Manuel Maza said that Carles Puigdemont could face action for disobedience, breaching public duties and misuse of public funds for proceeding with the poll after Spain’s constitutional court suspended the hastily passed legislation underpinning the vote.

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More News On Reports That Spain’s Attorney General May Order The Arrest Of The Catalan President For Promoting Sunday's Independence Vote

Countdown begins to Catalonia independence bid -- Washington Post/AP
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont could face arrest over referendum -- Deutsche Welle
Spain's chief prosecutor says arrest of Catalan leader 'possible' -- Digital Journal
Catalan separatists take to the streets ahead of referendum -- Business Insider

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