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malaise

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Sat Feb 23, 2013, 09:19 AM Feb 2013

More 1% corruption this time from Spanish royalty

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/10672388
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Protesters jeered the Spanish king's son-in-law before he was questioned Saturday by a judge about allegations he and a partner funneled away millions of euros through fraudulent deals.

The investigation has deeply embarrassed the monarchy in a country hard hit by a financial crisis and sky-high unemployment. The scandal ranks among the worst public relations mishaps the royal household has experienced in the 37-year reign of King Juan Carlos.

Urdangarin, facing his second appearance in court, did not stop to say anything, but wished about 100 journalists accredited to cover the event a curt "good morning" as he walked in, accompanied by his lawyer Mario Pascual Vives.

The Duke of Palma, the title held by Urdangarin, had been called to answer questions at a courthouse on this Mediterranean island about whether he used his high-profile status to secure lucrative deals for a nonprofit foundation he ran and then fraudulently diverted money for personal gain.
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Meanwhile ordinary Spanish citizens lose their jobs and homes while taking cuts in salaries, pensions are wiped out. How much is enough for these greedy fuckers?
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