Galician President Knew of Villares Sexual Assault Allegation Since February

Galician President Alfonso Rueda confirmed that he was aware of the sexual assault complaint against former councilor Alfonso Villares as early as February. Villares himself informed Rueda of the pending testimony at the Ferrol Police Station. "Non volve ter ningunha outra comunicación, despois desa declaración en Comisaría ata o venres pasado," Rueda stated, highlighting the lack of further communication until the Xunta received notification from the Superior Court of Justice of Galicia (TSXG) last Friday. This notification, along with Villares's subsequent imputation, led to his resignation. Rueda defended the timing of Villares's dismissal, emphasizing the need to await judicial decisions before taking action. The incident underscores the complexities of handling such allegations within the political sphere, particularly when involving high-ranking officials.