Former Galician Counselor Villares Seeks Return to PP After Sexual Assault Case Dismissal
Alfonso Villares, a former councilor for the Xunta de Galicia and member of the Popular Party (PP), has announced his intention to return to active politics following the definitive dismissal of a sexual assault complaint against him. The case, initiated in January 2025 by former model Paloma Lago, led to Villares' resignation in June of that year. However, the Provincial Court of A Coruña recently ruled there were no grounds for prosecution, a decision upheld as final after the prosecution declined to appeal. Villares stated his desire to restore normality to his private and professional life, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. He strongly criticized political opponents for disregarding his presumption of innocence during the investigation and demanded public apologies. This move aligns with recent comments by Galician President Alfonso Rueda, who indicated that Villares would face no obstacles to returning to public service now that his legal status is clarified. Villares, who had been an uninterrupted member of the PP since 1995 prior to his withdrawal, aims to rejoin the party immediately, marking the end of what he described as an irreparable stage in his career.
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Former Galician Counselor Villares Seeks Return to PP After Sexual Assault Case Dismissal
Alfonso Villares, a former councilor for the Xunta de Galicia and member of the Popular Party (PP), has announced his intention to return to active politics following the definitive dismissal of a sexual assault complaint against him. The case, initiated in January 2025 by former model Paloma Lago, led to Villares' resignation in June of that year. However, the Provincial Court of A Coruña recently ruled there were no grounds for prosecution, a decision upheld as final after the prosecution declined to appeal. Villares stated his desire to restore normality to his private and professional life, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. He strongly criticized political opponents for disregarding his presumption of innocence during the investigation and demanded public apologies. This move aligns with recent comments by Galician President Alfonso Rueda, who indicated that Villares would face no obstacles to returning to public service now that his legal status is clarified. Villares, who had been an uninterrupted member of the PP since 1995 prior to his withdrawal, aims to rejoin the party immediately, marking the end of what he described as an irreparable stage in his career.
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