A trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother for alleged influence peddling in a public sector appointment concluded on Tuesday, one of several corruption cases threatening the Socialist-led government.
David Sánchez is accused of profiting from the creation of a tailor-made position as coordinator of music conservatories in Badajoz, a role later transformed into the head of the southwestern province's performing arts office.
He and 10 other defendants went on trial in the city of the same name on May 28 for alleged abuse of office and influence peddling. All deny the charges.
The public prosecution said no offence had been proven and requested his acquittal on the final day of proceedings on Tuesday.
David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, declined to speak.
