🏛️⚖️ Basque Government grants semi-liberty to former ETA leader Txeroki amid judicial scrutiny
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The Basque Government has granted semi-liberty to former ETA leader Garikoitz Aspiazu 'Txeroki', allowing him daily prison leave despite ongoing judicial scrutiny. The National Court has requested additional reports on the decision, which has drawn condemnation from political leaders and victims' groups. Txeroki, sentenced for serious crimes, remains under investigation for further allegations. The decision raises significant concerns regarding public safety and the handling of ETA-related prisoners.
Key points
- The Basque Government has granted semi-liberty to Garikoitz Aspiazu 'Txeroki', allowing him daily prison leave.
- The National Court has requested additional reports on the decision, raising legal concerns.
- Political leaders and victims' groups have condemned the release, demanding stricter monitoring.
- Txeroki's semi-liberty comes despite ongoing investigations into serious crimes.
Links
- El Mundo: El Partido Socialista aceleró la semilibertad de 'Txeroki' mientras el juez pedía más informes
- Europa Press: Feijóo, ante la salida de prisión de 'Txeroki': "Bildu ordenó, el PSOE ejecutó y el PNV acató"
- El Mundo: La víctima de 'Txeroki' de la que tiene que mantenerse a 50 kilómetros: "¿Va a controlar una patrulla que cumpla la sentencia?"
Facts
- Txeroki was granted semi-liberty on February 9, 2026.
- He has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for various crimes, including a 377-year sentence for attempted murder.
- The National Court has requested additional reports regarding the semi-liberty decision.
- The Basque Government has been responsible for prisoner management since 2021.
Quotes
- Bildu ordered, PSOE executed, and PNV complied — Alberto Núñez Feijóo
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