In a recent development surrounding the investigation into the management of the DANA tragedy on October 29, the presiding judge has once again declined to summon Maribel Vilaplana, the journalist who dined with Carlos Mazón, the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, on the day of the catastrophic event. The judge's decision underscores a consistent stance against shifting the investigation's focus towards Mazón, citing his status as a protected official and his current non-involvement in the proceedings.
The request to have Vilaplana testify was part of an effort by some accusers to gather more information about Mazón's whereabouts and actions on the day of the tragedy, particularly given his late arrival at the Cecopi at 8:28 PM. However, the judge ruled that such testimony would unduly redirect the investigation towards the President, a move deemed unfeasible and beyond the current scope of the inquiry.
Highlighting the rationale behind the decision, the judge referenced previous statements by Salomé Pradas, the former Minister of Justice and Interior, who is under investigation in the case. Pradas had mentioned attempting to communicate with Mazón on that day, though she clarified that sending out alerts did not require his authorization. These details, according to the judge, were provided in response to specific questions from her lawyer and do not warrant expanding the investigation's focus to include Mazón's activities.
This ruling marks another instance where the court has resisted calls to delve into the actions of the Generalitat's president during the DANA crisis, maintaining a clear boundary around the investigation's current parameters. The decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach to navigating the complexities of the case, especially when it involves high-ranking officials with legal protections.
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