On the flatness of spin local models for split even orthogonal groups

Let $F$ be a complete discretely valued field with ring of integers $\mathcal{ O}$ and residue field of characteristic $p>2$. Let $G=\operatorname{ GO}_{ 2n}$ denote the split orthogonal similitude group over $F$. For any parahoric level structure, we prove that the associated spin local model for $G$ is a flat $\mathcal{ O}$-scheme with reduced special fiber, provided either $p$ is sufficiently large or $n\leq 4$. This partially confirms a conjecture of Pappas and Rapoport. As a corollary, we obtain a flat (integral) moduli space of PEL-type D under the same assumptions.

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