The acting presidency of the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) decided to archive the internal summary proceedings opened against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, instructor of the Begoña Gómez case, considering that the reported facts do not constitute a disciplinary offense. The decision was made after an internal analysis that evaluated the magistrate's controversial statements.
The disciplinary proceedings originated from a complaint filed by the Unified Police Union (SUP) before the General Council of the Judicial Power (CGPJ). The complaint questioned a statement made by Peinado in a ruling on June 20, 2026, in which the judge suggested that Begoña Gómez's bodyguards, Pedro Sánchez's wife, could help her flee Spain.
The TSJM considered "unfortunate" the phrase used by the judge, acknowledging that it could have been formulated more appropriately. However, the institution concluded that the expression did not exceed the limits of freedom of expression inherent to the judicial function and that there were insufficient grounds to sanction the magistrate.
This decision allows Peinado to continue heading the investigation of the Begoña Gómez case, which involves investigations into possible influence peddling and corruption. The case has generated political controversy in Spain, with the executive classifying media questions as "media persecution."
