Catalan police chief denies being close to Carles Puigdemont
(The Guardian Spain)

Josep Lluís Trapero faces up to 11 years in prison for colluding with regional governmentA former Catalan police chief has denied being close to the deposed regional president who led the failed bid for independence from Spain two years ago, as he appeared in court accused of rebellion over his alleged role in the push for secession.Josep Lluís Trapero, who served as the chief of the Mossos d´Esquadra until he was sacked by the central government in October 2017, faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted of colluding with the regional government of Carles Puigdemont. Continue reading...