Spanish Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Actor Juan José Ballesta
Court ruling cites lack of evidence in the investigation of accusations made by a local resident.
A judge in Parla, Madrid, has concluded the legal proceedings against actor Juan José Ballesta regarding accusations of sexual assault, determining that there is insufficient evidence to warrant prosecution.
The decision, announced by the legal firm Ospina Abogados, indicates that the presiding judge of the First Instance and Instruction Court number 4 in Parla has issued a resolution declaring the conclusion of the case without charges against Ballesta.
In a forthcoming press conference scheduled for Tuesday, both Ballesta and his lawyer, Beatriz Uriarte, will provide further comments on the ruling.
The judge's decision is reflected in a summary order that emphasizes "the inexistence of evidence to continue with the procedure."
Defensive sources clarified that given the case's summary nature, the court cannot archive the case outright; instead, it must formally conclude the process without charges for potential archival by the Provincial Court.
The case originated from a complaint filed in August 2023 by a 47-year-old resident of Parla, who accused Ballesta and another man of sexually assaulting her in July.
Following the incident, the complainant reportedly received psychiatric treatment for a psychotic episode.
The investigation transitioned to a summary case in April 2024, based on initial evidence suggesting the possibility of criminal activity.
This development follows months of inquiries, including the need for additional actions such as obtaining a psychosocial report regarding the complainant's psychological well-being.
Ultimately, the court found the evidence insufficient to proceed, leading to the current dismissal of charges against Ballesta.
The decision, announced by the legal firm Ospina Abogados, indicates that the presiding judge of the First Instance and Instruction Court number 4 in Parla has issued a resolution declaring the conclusion of the case without charges against Ballesta.
In a forthcoming press conference scheduled for Tuesday, both Ballesta and his lawyer, Beatriz Uriarte, will provide further comments on the ruling.
The judge's decision is reflected in a summary order that emphasizes "the inexistence of evidence to continue with the procedure."
Defensive sources clarified that given the case's summary nature, the court cannot archive the case outright; instead, it must formally conclude the process without charges for potential archival by the Provincial Court.
The case originated from a complaint filed in August 2023 by a 47-year-old resident of Parla, who accused Ballesta and another man of sexually assaulting her in July.
Following the incident, the complainant reportedly received psychiatric treatment for a psychotic episode.
The investigation transitioned to a summary case in April 2024, based on initial evidence suggesting the possibility of criminal activity.
This development follows months of inquiries, including the need for additional actions such as obtaining a psychosocial report regarding the complainant's psychological well-being.
Ultimately, the court found the evidence insufficient to proceed, leading to the current dismissal of charges against Ballesta.
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