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Spanish Prosecutors Push for Formal Charges Against Attorney General García Ortiz

APIF demands expedited proceedings in the Supreme Court, citing overwhelming evidence of leaked confidential data and misconduct.

Overview

  • The Asociación Profesional e Independiente de Fiscales (APIF) has formally requested the Supreme Court to convert the case against Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz into an abbreviated procedure.
  • APIF calls for García Ortiz and co-defendant Pilar Rodríguez to face charges of revealing secrets and potential prevarication, citing substantial evidence gathered from testimonies and operational reports.
  • Key evidence includes UCO findings from office searches, witness testimonies from Mar Hedo and Íñigo Corral, and García Ortiz’s deletion of data from his mobile phone after the investigation began.
  • APIF has requested verification of contacts in García Ortiz’s phone agenda, including links to a PSOE deputy and journalists, to further substantiate the scope of the alleged misconduct.
  • Pending testimonies and evidence checks are expected to conclude soon, potentially leading to the formal processing of García Ortiz and Rodríguez in the coming weeks.