First Indictments in Madrid Nursing Home Deaths Case

Madrid: Two Ex-Officials Indicted in Nursing Home Deaths Case Madrid, Spain – In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into deaths in Madrid nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, a court has indicted two former high-ranking officials from the Ayuso government. This marks the first time such officials have faced charges in connection with the 7,291 deaths reported in these facilities. The court is reopening a case that had been closed three years prior, following a complaint filed last October by over 100 families who lost loved ones. The indicted officials, Carlos Mur and Francisco Javier Martínez Peromingo, are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 26th. Mur, who served as a high-ranking official during the height of the pandemic, signed off on protocols that are now under scrutiny. Martínez Peromingo succeeded him in May 2020. "This is a crucial step forward for justice," stated a spokesperson for the families involved. "After years of waiting, we finally see some accountability for the suffering and loss endured by so many families." The indictment centers on accusations of discriminatory denial of healthcare assistance, a crime punishable under Article 511 of the Spanish Penal Code. The reopening of the case underscores the ongoing efforts to address the tragic consequences of the pandemic and to ensure accountability for those in positions of power. The families' persistent advocacy, along with the court's decision to re-examine the evidence, offer a glimmer of hope for justice and closure.