Calls for Prosecution Over Alleged Breach of Privacy in High-Profile Case
Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is stepping into the limelight with serious allegations against high-ranking judicial officials. On Thursday, he demanded that the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz, and the Chief Prosecutor of Madrid, Pilar Rodríguez, be prosecuted for an alleged crime of revealing secrets.
González Amador’s lawyer submitted a detailed 68-page document to the Supreme Court, requesting Judge Ángel Hurtado to issue abbreviated proceedings, which would effectively send the prosecutors to trial after preliminary investigations are complete. At the heart of this demand is a report from the UCO concerning Rodríguez's phone activities, which suggests a significant involvement of the Attorney General in leaking sensitive emails about González Amador.
The repercussions of the alleged leak were underscored by a crucial conversation between Almudena Lastra, the superior prosecutor of Madrid, and García Ortiz, which reportedly occurred on the morning of March 14, 2024. In this phone call, Lastra confronted García Ortiz after seeing news coverage that suggested a leak. She questioned, "Álvaro, did you leak this?" His reply was dismissive, stating, "That doesn’t matter now." This exchange raises serious questions about the conduct of top legal officials and their adherence to duties of confidentiality.
Adding to the controversy, reports indicate that García Ortiz deleted his phone and email records, which has been interpreted by González Amador's legal team as a deliberate attempt to obscure the truth surrounding their actions between March 7 and March 14, 2024. Notably, they claim that despite ongoing destruction of evidence and misleading news reports, the details regarding the alleged breaches of González Amador's personal information and documentation surfaced with alarming clarity.
Their assertion draws attention to what they describe as a profound violation of constitutional and legal obligations regarding secrecy, privacy, and discretion by both the Attorney General and Chief Prosecutor. The documents suggest that rather than upholding these responsibilities, they engaged in actions that led to the disclosure of not only the prosecution's complaint against González Amador but also sensitive tax files and emails exchanged between various legal representatives.
The gravity of the situation intensifies when considering that González Amador's status as the partner of Madrid's Community President may have influenced the entire investigation. His legal team insists that if he had been involved with someone else, the leaks and subsequent repercussions would likely not have occurred. In fact, the original press release referred to him specifically in that context, indicating that the political narrative significantly affected the actions taken against him.
González Amador's team is arguing that their client has faced a gross violation of his fundamental rights, including privacy, the presumption of innocence, and the right to a fair defense, all before formal criminal charges have even been filed. This case springs from a complex blend of personal relationships and powerful figures within the Madrid judiciary, raising important questions about ethics, legal accountability, and the protection of individual rights in the face of public scrutiny.
As the public watches closely, the demand for justice and accountability echoes beyond the courtroom, highlighting the essential need for transparency and trust in the institutions that govern society.
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