A man with glasses smiles in the foreground while in the background a black and white scene of a meeting or conference with several people sitting in front of a mural with text is observed. — One of the key points of his intervention was the explanation about the deletion of his personal email. | EDATV

Camara — One of the key points of his intervention was the explanation about the deletion of his personal email. | EDATV

The Unusual Excuse of the Attorney General in the Senate on Why He Closed His Email

García Ortiz denied that the deletion of personal email and other data from his mobile phone could be interpreted as suspicious behavior.

19/02/2025 06:30:00h

Rafael Alejandro Escalona

The Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, appeared on February 18, 2025, before the Senate's Justice Committee. In a context marked by his recent indictment by the Supreme Court for an alleged crime of revealing secrets.

The accusation is related to the leak of an email involving Alberto González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

One of the key points of his intervention was the explanation about the deletion of his personal email. García Ortiz acknowledged having deleted his email in December 2023 after suffering media harassment due to leaks of his personal information.

In his appearance, the attorney defended that this action was a measure to protect his privacy. Adding that there was no illegal or irregular motive behind this decision.

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The Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz | Redes sociales

During his testimony, García Ortiz denied that the deletion of the personal email and other data from his mobile phone could be interpreted as suspicious behavior. He asserted that his right to privacy allowed him to take these actions and emphasized that he had always acted in compliance with data protection laws.

This justification comes amid strong political pressure, especially from the People's Party (PP), which has questioned the attorney's impartiality. PP Senator María José Pardo accused him of trying to hide evidence and urged him to resign out of respect for the institution he represents.

Meanwhile, García Ortiz reiterated his commitment to the independence of the Prosecutor's Office and defended his actions at all times. He denied that his behavior was related to the leak of confidential information and stressed that he had fulfilled his legal obligations. He clarified that, although the publication of the emails in the media was authorized by him, he did so within a legal and necessary framework.

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The Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz | Europa Press

The situation of García Ortiz has caused an intense debate about the independence of the Prosecutor's Office and data protection in the judicial field. The Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF) expressed its concern about the leak of sensitive information and accused the attorney of acting hypocritically. Complaining about the leak of his own data while he himself had leaked information.

Álvaro García Ortiz Defends His Continuance as Attorney General

García Ortiz's appearance was also marked by opposition criticism. People's Party Senator María José Pardo accused the attorney general of clinging to the position by order of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.

She also questioned the deletion of García Ortiz's personal data, such as the erasure of his mobile phone on two occasions, suggesting that these actions could be signs of improper behavior.

This appearance comes at a tense time for the Attorney General's Office, which faces questions about its independence and management. The indictment of García Ortiz for an alleged crime of revealing secrets has caused an intense political and judicial debate in Spain.

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