Benidorm court acquits former Compromís advisor in domestic violence case. Rafel Ramón Mompó, who resigned from Altea's city hall after his arrest, has been fully acquitted by the court. The allegations of violence were not confirmed. The court's decision offers the former official a chance to restore his reputation.
In Alicante, former legal advisor, contracts and property councilor of the Altea City Hall, Rafel Ramon Mompo, previously a member of Compromís, was fully acquitted in a case of alleged domestic violence. The Benidorm court ruled that there was no evidence to support the accusation and that suspicions alone cannot form the basis for a conviction. Mompo resigned from his post two days after his arrest, but now hopes to restore his normal life and reputation.
The incident occurred on the evening of March 15 at Mompo's house in Xàbia. He was detained on suspicion of hitting his partner during an argument, causing her minor injuries. After being questioned by the Civil Guard, the former official was released under obligation to appear, and the investigation proceeded under articles relating to violence and minor threats. Neither party requested protective measures, and the woman did not confirm the allegations in court.
The Altea City Hall, headed by Diego Saragosi, also from Compromís, announced Mompo's resignation at the initiative of the party and its coalition partners from the PSPV. The authorities emphasized the importance of institutional responsibility and condemned any forms of violence, while also stating the need to uphold the presumption of innocence until the investigation was completed.
At the end of May, the court delivered an acquittal on both charges. Mompo admitted that the past months have been the most difficult for him, and the situation has seriously affected his personal and family life. He expressed gratitude for the support from friends, neighbors, and colleagues, noting that he does not bear any grudge toward the participants in the case. According to him, the court's decision gives hope for a return to peace and the restoration of his personal reputation.
Situations in which high-profile charges against officials are not upheld in court are not uncommon in Spain. For example, the country's Supreme Court recently made a final decision to deny Baltasar Garzón the reinstatement of his judicial status, which also became a notable event for the judicial system. In such cases, courts emphasize the importance of evidence and the presumption of innocence, which influences public perception of justice.
For reference: Compromís is a regional political force actively represented in the Valencian Community. In Spain, domestic violence cases are considered under an expedited procedure, but the final outcome always depends on the availability of evidence and the position of the parties. Acquittals in such cases do occur, although public attention to them remains high.
