In Alicante, the second district court has convened a new date for another hearing after the inspector failed to appear at the scheduled summons this Thursday. The court has not yet announced any harsher actions, such as seeking an arrest warrant to compel attendance. The exact date for the rescheduled proceedings remains to be determined, and authorities have indicated that, should the citation be delayed again, they will press the Security Forces to pursue further steps to ensure the officer’s presence in the courtroom. The judicial timeline is being adjusted to accommodate a fresh appointment, with the goal of clarifying the reasons behind the absence and avoiding gaps in the legal process. <Citation: Local court brief, Alicante region.
Reports indicate that a formal inquiry has been opened into alleged hate crimes and threats following a video posted by the local police officer on social media. In the clip, the officer directed harsh comments at the head of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, and criticized hoteliers who required COVID-19 vaccination proof for entry to their establishments. The officer reportedly advised, in blunt terms, that complaints should be filed and, once a sufficient number of complaints accumulate and the offender is unable to cover fines, the facilities could be shut down or the offending party removed. Investigators are reviewing the material and considering its potential legal implications as part of the ongoing case. <Citation: Provincial police communications unit.
As of now, the officer has not offered any explanation for missing Tuesday’s subpoena, with no medical justification or other documented issues provided. Neither the officer nor any counsel appearing on her behalf appeared before the investigative body to address the circumstances. Forensic technicians and court officials are documenting the absence and assessing the evidentiary impact before deciding on contemplated measures. The court has advised that a new date will be set to reconvene the officer and advance the inquiry, ensuring all procedural steps are properly observed and the integrity of the process is preserved. <Citation: Alicante judiciary press office.