Key Question Emerges in State Attorney General Trial, Sparks Social Media Buzz
Madrid, Spain – A central point of contention in the trial of State Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz – whether authorities overstepped their bounds during a device search – is gaining traction online, highlighted by journalist Silvia Intxaurrondo. Her post on X (formerly Twitter) identifying the issue has already garnered over 180,200 views and 5,000 likes as of Wednesday.
The trial centers on allegations that García Ortiz disclosed secrets related to emails exchanged in 2024 between the defense of Alberto González Amador, partner of isabel Díaz Ayuso, and the Prosecutor’s Office. Testimony this week from agents of the Civil Guard’s Central Operational Unit (UCO) revealed a ”complete dump” of data from the prosecutor and a senior prosecutor’s devices, despite a judge’s authorization limiting the search to March 8-14, 2024.
During questioning, magistrates pressed UCO agents on whether they received explicit authorization for the full data dump. One agent responded, “Yes,” when asked if all content was copied regardless of date. When asked if that authorization was in writing, the agent stated, “I haven’t seen it, but I was constantly informed,” adding that the magistrate was “made aware of any eventuality and how the search was developing.”
Intxaurrondo’s post underscores the significance of this exchange, suggesting it may be the most critical aspect of the trial. The question of whether the scope of the search exceeded judicial authorization could have substantial implications for the case and raise concerns about procedural integrity.
