Chief of Staff Defends Partner Amid Tax Crime Allegations in Madrid
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, the chief of staff for the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has publicly defended his partner, Alberto González Amador, who faces allegations of tax crimes. During an interview on COPE, as reported by Europa Press, Rodríguez asserted that González Amador has never confessed to any crime, despite acknowledging, through his legal representatives, the existence of two tax-related offenses.
Rodríguez emphasized, "He has never declared himself guilty of anything, and he is in a position to appeal to justice if he wishes because it has been implied that he is confessing, and he is not confessing to anything." This statement comes amid scrutiny of González Amador, with Rodríguez arguing that an email sent by prosecutor Julián Salto on March 12 suggested the possibility of reaching an agreement, indicating that González Amador was not being deceitful in his assertions.
"I have never spread a rumor, and I have never lied. I provide accurate, truthful, and verifiable information; that is my mission," Rodríguez defended when questioned about the implications surrounding the case.
When asked if he feared being accused himself, Rodríguez stated, "I was calm because there is nothing. It is true that what they were commenting on was that there was definitely an accusation. Those are just things they usually say to annoy."
Rodríguez framed his defense as a response to what he views as unfounded claims being made against a man he described as honorable. He characterized González Amador as a "brilliant company executive" who has encountered challenges with the tax authority regarding his business, which he insists do not reflect fraudulent behavior.
He elaborated that there are actually two separate audits at play: one involving González Amador's company, where the tax agency reportedly disagrees with two invoices, and another audit regarding his personal finances which Rodríguez claimed are "immaculate."
In his defense, Rodríguez requested a sensible approach when discussing the matter, asserting that González Amador is one of the brightest individuals in his sector. As this situation unfolds, the public awaits further developments concerning the allegations against González Amador and the potential for legal ramifications.
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