NEW : Royal family issues statement about judge 's decision , will appeal . The scandal has riveted Spanish media . Earlier this year , a judge ordered Urdangarin and a former business associate , Diego Torrres , to deposit a joint bond of 8 million euros ( $ 10.8 million ) for potential civil damages . Comment: The couple is under investigation for allegedly diverting public funds .
NEW : Royal family issues statement about judge 's decision , will appeal . The scandal has riveted Spanish media . Comment: The couple is under investigation for allegedly diverting public funds .