Trapero reinstated as Catalan police chief following acquittal in sedition trial
Former head of Mossos d’Esquadra regains post after Spanish court concludes he did not aid 2017 independence bid
Former head of Mossos d’Esquadra regains post after Spanish court concludes he did not aid 2017 independence bid
Josep Lluís Trapero had been accused of sedition for alleged collusion with Catalan government to make possible independence referendum
The former Mossos chief and others were accused of aiding the 2017 independence push and faced charges of sedition
Court will have to decide between convicting Trapero and others on sedition charges with up to 10-year sentences, finding them guilty with no time behind bars or an acquittal
Prosecutor open to alternative conviction not entailing jail time for Trapero and other police officials during 2017 referendum
Prosecutor to announce whether rebellion charges will be kept or lessened
Police figures also show that reported incidents of robbery with violence and intimidation rose by 17.5%
Trapero expressed his regret at being accused of rebellion, arguing he had no connection with independence push
Trapero suggests he should have been informed of Spain's law enforcement plans in key rally ahead of referendum
Josep Lluís Trapero one of four officials facing requested sentences of up to 11 years in jail
Trial and conviction of Catalan independence leaders dominated the news agenda in a year also marked by elections, protests and natural disasters
Top Barcelona court orders Sabadell court to join all cases against defendant
Prosecutor seeks rape charges rather than controversial non-violent sexual abuse sentences for five men
Feminists groups call protests in over 40 Spanish cities
Another controversial ruling sees judges dismiss charges that group used violence or intimidation to sexually assault 14-year-old girl in Manresa