Spanish PM's wife will face jury trial

Begoña Gomez, the wife of Spain's prime minister, will face trial for influence peddling and embezzlement after a court ruling. Her defense team appealed to have the charges dropped, but a third corruption charge was dismissed while the main charges remain. The Madrid court also lifted her travel restrictions. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended Gomez, stating, "Begoña Gomez is innocent," and claiming the case is politically motivated by far-right groups. Recent judicial data indicates a high conviction rate in similar cases, with potential prison sentences ranging from six months to eight years.