The allegation against an Alicante local police commander contained insufficient evidence of domestic violence, according to both the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the judge. The lawsuit against the police commander was dismissed on Wednesday, Janaury 16th, by the Alicante court that specialises in violence against women. The previous day, his ex-partner—from whom he is currently separated—had reported him. Shortly after being freed, he said, “They’ve ruined my life.”
FA was accused of ongoing psychological and physical harassment during their nearly 20-year relationship in a complaint alleging gender assault. Nevertheless, neither the judge nor the prosecutor’s office could find any proof of such abuse, so they agreed to the case’s temporary dismissal and denied the complainant’s request for a restraining order. The cop told this newspaper, “I have her blocked and I haven’t seen her in over three months; it makes no sense.”
“There are no witnesses or medical report”
In this regard, the court has made two decisions: first, it ordered the temporary dismissal of the proceedings that were started after the complaint; second, it rejected the complainant’s request for protective measures, which were opposed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the defence of the police officer. Since the other officers of the same level occupy the position temporarily and are therefore not eligible for promotion, the superintendent, who is presently undergoing a selection process for promotion to commissioner through career development, is the only officer in the police force suitable for the position.
The magistrate notes that the complainant “has not been able to specify facts or circumstances” regarding the alleged situations of mistreatment, in addition to the fact that “there are no witnesses or any medical report.” The ruling states that “the commission of the crime of mistreatment has not been proven.”
Before the court’s ruling, Julio Calero, the city councillor for security and a local police commissioner on leave, said that “Alicante City Council has no official knowledge of these events or of the judicial and police actions related to them.” Nevertheless, the councillor noted that “any precautionary measures that may be applicable in this matter will be taken based on the court’s rulings.” He also expressed “the utmost respect for the judicial proceedings and the presumption of innocence, as well as confidence that the facts will be clarified as soon as possible.”
Author: Derek Appleton
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