The judge chosen to preside over the Spanish judiciary following an agreement between the two biggest parties is backing out, after a scandal that hinted at political meddling in his appointment. In a text message leaked to the press on Monday, the PP's spokesperson in the Senate suggested that judge Marchena's appointment would benefit the conservatives, who would be able to "control from behind the scenes" the court chamber that is to try pro-independence leaders. The judge has now ruled out taking the post, a Catalan News looks at today. This, on a day when one person died and 49 were injured when a train derailed in Catalonia.