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Spanish Comedian Faces Probe for Using Flag as Handkerchief

A Spanish comedian has appeared in a Madrid court after he blew his nose with the country's national flag during a televised sketch. Comedian Daniel Mateo is being investigated for allegedly insulting the nation's symbol and inciting hate, which can be punished with up to 4 years in prison. The 29-year-old declined to testify Monday arguing that he needed more time to prepare his defense. Mateo had said he worried about the country's image because "a clown has to...


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