SPAIN CHARGES 13 CATALAN LEADERS WITH REBELLION

A Spanish Supreme Court judge on Friday charged 13 Catalan separatist politicians, including fugitive former regional president Carles Puigdemont, with rebellion for their attempt to declare independence from Spain. Judge Pablo Llarena’s indictment wrapped up the investigation into the events that six months ago plunged Spain into its deepest political crisis in decades. Rebellion charges are punishable with up to 30 years in prison under Spanish law. In a court ruling issued Friday, Llarena said that 25 Catalans in total will be tried for rebellion, embezzlement or disobedience. Others charged with rebellion included former Catalan Vice President Oriol Junqueras, who is already in pre-trial detention.