Spanish prosecutor calls for charges against ousted Catalan leaders

Spain's top prosecutor on Monday called for charges of rebellion against pro-independence Catalan leaders who were ousted over the weekend.


Spanish Attorney General José Manuel Maza said Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and other top officials should be prosecuted for rebellion for leading efforts to secede from Spain -- and for misuse of funds.

Although Maza didn't call for the former leaders' immediate arrest, he did ask them to appear in court in Madrid in the coming days.

Maza's request will be brought to a judge for consideration and a possible trial could lead to a long jail sentence if the ousted leaders are convicted.
 [upi.com]
 30/10/17
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