Insufficient Press Release to Dismiss Responsibility Claimed by TS Regarding García Ortiz
After investigating Spanish Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for allegedly leaking secrets against Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid's president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the inquiry continues. The case revolves around a press release, which by itself, wouldn't be enough to pin criminal charges on Ortiz, unless linked to the leak of an email between González Amador's defense and the Prosecutor's Office[1].
Meanwhile, González Amador's defense sought metadata analysis on that communication, but the magistrate denied the request, stating that the press release doesn't provide sufficient evidence on its own[1]. However, it was put in connection with the February 2, 2024, email leak, adding weight to the investigation[1].
In addition, González Amado's lawyers opposed another request to include emails exchanged by his defense team with the Prosecution and State Lawyers in the tax offense case against him. The request was rejected, considering the emails' potential to harm his defense and damage his presumption of innocence[2].
Further, the Supreme Court dismissed a criminal entity status of the initial press release but reinstated it during later investigations, linking it to the February 2 email leak and another fiscal investigation against González Amador[3].
Ironically, García Ortiz has personally assumed authoring the note, exonerating the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office head, Pilar Rodríguez, from any presumed participation[1]. However, the investigations have revealed that the Madrid Prosecutor's Office's head of economic crimes, Virna Alonso, and the Technical Secretariat of the State Prosecutor's Office's number two, Diego Villafañe, were aware of the note[2].
Amid these inquiries, Compromís parties, a political alliance, have been divided on the crisis with the political group Sumar. Més wants to take a break from the ongoing parliamentary group, while Iniciativa wants to remain[4].
Related Events:
- The initial press release from the Prosecution, denying a rumor of a proposed agreement with González Amador.
- The ensuing investigation into the leak of González Amador's lawyer's email, which included the self-admitted authorship of the press release by García Ortiz.
- The testimony of Ayuso's partner, González Amador, and efforts to recover deleted digital evidence from García Ortiz's devices.
- The political crisis within Compromís parties, concerning their relationship with the political group Sumar.
Curious Further Read: Learn more about the current status and the enclosed dramas in Spanish politics and investigations.
Sports broadcasts on various channels are experiencing a temporary halt due to the ongoing drama in Spanish politics and investigations, especially around the case of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz. This case, revolving around policy-and-legislation and crime-and-justice, has led to a series of events that include leaks, emails, and political allegations, causing a significant impact on the general news landscape. In the midst of these events, the political parties Compromís have faced a internal crisis over their relationship with the political group Sumar.
