Overview
- Valencian court sources confirm the case has been open for months and that restraining and no‑contact measures remain active.
- EL PAÍS reports the alleged victims are minors, citing the regional high court, while Jorge Peiró denies this and says the accusers are adults aged 26 and 27.
- Peiró asserts his innocence through legal counsel and says he will defend himself within the judicial process.
- The provincial Popular Party has requested his immediate suspension from the party and has removed him as an adviser to the Castellón Provincial Council’s Popular Group.
- Peiró continues as mayor of Jérica as the investigation proceeds, following initial reporting by eldiario.es and subsequent confirmation by EL PAÍS.