Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country (opens in new tab)

The case is one of several corruption affairs that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, threatening to topple his minority coalition government. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Gomez to hand in her passport and to to appear before the court twice a month until a verdict is reached in the case. the ruling said. The court said "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports" to ensure Gomez complies with the ban on leaving the co...