This Article is From Jun 25, 2014

Judge Opens Way to Trial for Spain's Princess Cristina

Judge Opens Way to Trial for Spain's Princess Cristina

Spain's Princess Cristina, daughter of King Juan Carlos, leaves a courthouse after testifying in front of judge Jose Castro over tax fraud and money-laundering charges in Palma de Mallorca February 8, 2014.

Madrid: A Spanish judge ruled on Wednesday that King Felipe VI's sister, Princess Cristina, and her husband must face fraud charges, opening the way to an unprecedented criminal trial.

Cristina is accused of complicity in the allegedly dodgy business dealings of her husband, former Olympic handball player Inaki Urdangarin. The judge's ruling is open to appeal.

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