The judicial investigation stemming from a defamation complaint filed by former politician Íñigo Errejón against actress Elisa Mouliaá has been officially closed by investigating magistrate Arturo Zamarriego, according to legal documents reported by El País.
Magistrate Zamarriego Ends Errejón Defamation Inquiry
Magistrate Arturo Zamarriego signed the resolution closing the inquiry, concluding that the public statements made by Elisa Mouliaá regarding two witnesses in a separate sexual assault case did not constitute the crime of slander alleged by Íñigo Errejón. The court determined that the actress’s remarks did not contain the specific attribution of criminal conduct required to sustain a defamation charge.
Social Media Posts Spark Criminal Complaint
The legal dispute originated from a series of posts published by Mouliaá on social media platforms. Those messages followed virtual court testimony given from Australia by two former friends who had been present at the residence where a 2021 gathering took place. During that hearing, both witnesses told the court that they had not observed anything unusual on the night in question. Following their testimony, Mouliaá publicly accused Errejón of manipulating the witnesses, prompting the former lawmaker to file a criminal complaint.
While Magistrate Zamarriego initially admitted the complaint for processing after finding potential indicators of a criminal offense, the subsequent investigative steps led the court to a different conclusion. The judge noted in his ruling that the statements in question failed to impute specific, unlawful acts directly to the complainant.
Missed Court Dates and Arrest Order
During the procedural timeline of the defamation suit, the case experienced notable disruptions when Mouliaá failed to appear for multiple scheduled court dates, citing health issues and international professional commitments. Following a third absence in June, Magistrate Zamarriego issued an order for her arrest to compel her appearance as an investigated party, alongside steps to evaluate potential charges of serious disobedience. Mouliaá subsequently returned to Spain and appeared before the court, allowing the inquiry to proceed to its conclusion this week.
Primary Sexual Assault Case Remains Separate
This closed inquiry is entirely separate from the ongoing judicial proceedings concerning the actress’s initial allegation of sexual assault against the former politician. The defamation complaint represented a collateral clash between the two parties arising from comments about witnesses linked to the primary investigation.
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