The judge has filed charges against Gomez after a multi-year criminal investigation that has shaken Spanish politics. Following the court's decision announcement, Gomez will stand trial, according to the report. Authorities have repeatedly denied that Gomez violated the law in any way. The charges against Gomez deepen the political pressure on Sanchez. His minority government, led by socialists, has been shaken by corruption investigations and claims of politically motivated attacks ahead of next year's general elections. Gomez is currently in China with Sanchez, who began his visit by calling on Beijing to use its global influence and help end the wars in Iran and Ukraine.