12 months ago
Spain's Prosecutor General to Face Trial Over Leak Allegations
Spain's top prosecutor, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, is going to court because he is accused of sharing secret information.
The information was about a tax fraud case involving the partner of a key opposition figure, Isabel Diaz Ayuso.
The prosecutor is accused of sharing emails about a deal where the partner would admit to tax fraud to avoid jail.
The court case is scheduled to take place in early November.
The opposition is calling for the prosecutor to resign.
The situation is part of a series of legal issues for the current government.
Spain's prosecutor general, Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, will face trial in November.
The trial concerns allegations of leaking confidential information.
The leak involves a tax fraud case linked to Isabel Diaz Ayuso's partner.
Ortiz is accused of sharing details from email exchanges.
The case is one of several legal challenges facing the government.
- Who
- Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, Spain's prosecutor general.
- What
- Will be tried for leaking confidential information in a tax fraud case.
- Where
- Spain
- When
- Trial scheduled between November 3 and November 13.
- Why
- Accused of sharing email content related to a tax fraud case.
Current Government
Opposition
Prosecutor's Actions
Current Government
Garcia Ortiz has the backing of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Opposition
Opposition leader Alberto Nunez-Feijoo has called for Garcia Ortiz to resign.
Key facts
- Defendant
- Alvaro Garcia Ortiz, Spain’s prosecutor general
- Allegation
- Leaking confidential information
- Case Involved
- Tax fraud case of Isabel Diaz Ayuso’s partner
- Trial Dates
- November 3-13
- Witnesses
- Prosecutors, reporters, Alberto Gonzalez Amador
