On Monday, the Spanish Supreme Court began a trial that is already being described as unprecedented for the country. The defendant is the current Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz. He stands accused of divulging information classified as a state secret. The case has sparked significant public debate and is a hot topic among legal and political circles.
From the start of the hearing, García Ortiz took a firm stance. He categorically rejected all charges, stating he was not involved in the alleged actions. In his view, the investigation was conducted with violations, and specific procedural decisions by Supreme Court judge Ángel Hurtado were unlawful. The prosecutor’s lawyers insist that designating the case files as secret and authorizing searches of their client’s office breached procedural rules.
During the session, the defense demanded that the key evidence gathered during the preliminary investigation be declared invalid. They argue that investigative actions not only infringed on the defendant’s rights, but also jeopardized the objectivity of the entire process. The judge, for his part, indicated he would consider all motions from both sides, but emphasized the need for a thorough review of all the circumstances of the case.
This process is already being called unprecedented: for the first time in Spain’s modern history, such a high-ranking official from the prosecutor’s office has faced trial on such serious charges. Experts note that the outcome could impact not only García Ortiz’s career, but also public perceptions of the independence of the country’s judicial system. The hearings are expected to last several weeks, and their results could prove decisive for the entire Spanish law enforcement system.
