The confession of Madrid's chief prosecutor that firmly threatens García Ortiz
Almudena Lastra, Madrid's chief prosecutor, confirmed her testimony before the Supreme Court, expanding on relevant details of the case.
The investigation by Magistrate Ángel Hurtado against Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz is ongoing in the Supreme Court. This Thursday, Almudena Lastra, Madrid's chief prosecutor, confirmed her testimony before the Supreme Court, providing additional relevant details about the case.
In her statement, Lastra reiterated that the press published confidential information that could only have come from the Prosecutor's Office itself.
The prosecutor explained that she participated in drafting an informational note to refute "errors" spread about the González Amador case.
However, she stated that she doesn't take responsibility for the content, pointing out that it included confidential data that should not have been published.
Lastra detailed a conversation held on March 14 with the attorney general after reading news about an email sent to prosecutor Julián Salto. According to Lastra, when asked if he leaked the information, García Ortiz replied: "That doesn't matter now," avoiding a direct clarification.
That same day, Lastra noticed that the press had access to data not shared with either the defense of the investigated or with the Dean's Office. For this reason, she insisted that the leak could only have originated from the Prosecutor's Office, increasing suspicions against García Ortiz.
The economic crimes prosecutor, Julián Salto, also appeared this Thursday to provide key data for the development of the investigation. Salto is leading the case against González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, for alleged economic and tax crimes.
The investigation seeks to determine if García Ortiz leaked confidential information, which could constitute a crime of revealing secrets.
On January 29, García Ortiz must appear before the Supreme Court as a suspect in these accusations.
The controversy has also sparked political reactions, with Minister Félix Bolaños questioning the strength of the evidence presented. Bolaños criticized Judge Hurtado's ruling, suggesting that the accusations against the attorney general lack solid foundation.
Simultaneously, suspicions have been raised about alleged commissions linked to Ayuso's boyfriend and a director of the Quirón Group.
This case has put the Prosecutor's Office in the spotlight, generating debates about transparency and ethics in judicial institutions.
García Ortiz's defense maintains that the accusations are unfounded and trusts that the Supreme Court will prove his innocence.
The development of this investigation is being closely followed, given its impact on public confidence in the Spanish justice system.
Statements and new evidence are expected to clarify the truth and determine responsibilities in this controversial case.
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