Television producer Josep Maria Mainat speaks during the Barcelona court hearing
In a Monday appearance before the Barcelona Court, the television producer Josep Maria Mainat addressed the ongoing case that involves accusations from his former wife, Ángela Dobrowolski, regarding a forged check. Mainat explained that the issue originated from an alleged fraudulent charge and that the bank later returned the funds. He indicated that the incident did not leave him feeling harmed and expressed a desire for the matter to be resolved, noting that he was briefly upset by the attempt to scam him but had moved past it. He added that his focus is on a separate, more serious matter involving an attempted murder claim related to an insulin overdose alleged to have been orchestrated by his ex-wife. He emphasized that the current case should soon conclude, allowing his legal team to concentrate on the other charges affecting his life.
The indictment details that the forged checkbook was located in the couple’s shared residence and that Dobrowolski allegedly completed a check for 1,200 euros, attempting to transfer funds to the producer’s sister by forging Mainat’s signature. The plan reportedly involved presenting the check for cash at a bank, while a forged signature would be placed on the sister’s name as well. It is claimed that a parallel debit card manipulation was also attempted, with a second check amounting to 2,900 euros. Prosecutors request a prison term of three years for these offenses, though the defense maintains that the case should be viewed in the context of broader personal and legal challenges surrounding the couple’s separation.
Angela Dobrowolski
Dobrowolski, who spoke at the same hearing, appeared wearing a white wig and described a lack of knowledge regarding checks being signed. She asserted that she only learned of the checks’ signatures after authorities intervened. She outlined a prior agreement that had been reached, involving a payment to secure housing for a sister who had moved to Barcelona, with the condition that the children would be temporarily with Mainat during vacation periods. She suggested that the arrangement was intended to resolve family matters rather than to commit any wrongdoing. Dobrowolski also stated that other individuals might have access to the household, implying that more people could have signed the checks, thereby complicating responsibility for the alleged actions.
During her final remarks, Dobrowolski indicated that she is currently experiencing post-traumatic stress and addressed the court directly, arguing for more appropriate protective measures and expressing concern about the treatment she received over the past several years. She urged the court to consider her safety and well-being as the legal process unfolds.
Witnesses
One bank official, who oversees the branch where the checks were cashed, testified that a woman with a foreign accent claimed to be a relative of Mainat, though the bank employee emphasized that the person presenting the claim did not provide clear identification. The defense raised questions about whether this individual could have been Dobrowolski. Additionally, several Mossos d’Esquadra officers testified that they could not definitively identify the signatory of the checks, complicating the process of establishing sole culpability in the alleged scheme. These testimonies have played a crucial role in shaping how the court weighs the credibility of the documentary and testimonial evidence presented thus far.
Overall, the proceedings show a complex interplay of financial actions and personal disputes, with the legal narrative extending beyond a single disputed check to broader concerns about safety, trust, and the welfare of family members involved in the case. The court continues to evaluate the evidence, including banking records and testimonies, as it navigates a web of alleged signatures and possible third-party involvement.