Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling Against Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz

The Supreme Court has reached a significant decision regarding Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, imposing a two-year disqualification from his position and requiring him to compensate 10,000 euros to Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The ruling, announced on Thursday, marks a historic moment as it is the first time an Attorney General of the State has faced trial and appeared in the defendant's stand. This ruling came just a week after a groundbreaking trial concluded, presenting a rare case of judicial accountability at such a high level of government. The court's decision was not unanimous; it included a dissenting opinion from two progressive judges, Ana Ferrer and Susana Polo. Notably, Polo was supposed to be the main writer of the ruling but it was ultimately led by the President of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court, Andrés Martínez Arrieta, who oversaw the panel of seven judges, predominantly conservative. As a result of this ruling, García Ortiz is now subject to a two-year disqualification from his role. However, he retains the right to file a constitutional appeal or seek a pardon from the Government of Spain. In light of this unprecedented ruling, El HuffPost invites readers to share their views: Do you support or oppose the Supreme Court’s decision against the Attorney General? Participate in our survey to express your opinion. If you are having trouble viewing the survey, please click on this link. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2