The Case of Baltasar Garzón


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An article on Baltasar Garzón, one of the most famous judges in Spain. After deciding to investigate the crimes of the Franco era, he became the main victim of his own case and paid the price with his legal career.
A fascinating article including interviews with judges and the president of Manos Limpias (“Clean Hands”), the group that presented the case against Garzón and managed to destroy one of the symbols of judicial power.