Spain's Attorney General Faces Trial in Unprecedented Leak Scandal

Spain's Attorney General to Stand Trial for Alleged Data Leak Madrid, Spain – In a landmark case, Spain's Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, is set to face trial on charges of leaking confidential tax information. The leak involved data belonging to the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid. The Supreme Court judge overseeing the case has found sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial, a first in Spanish democratic history. The investigation was significantly aided by the reporting of EL MUNDO newspaper, which played a crucial role in bringing the matter to light. Ángela Martialay, head of the Courts section at EL MUNDO, stated, "The evidence suggests a deliberate attempt to damage a political rival." The video further suggests the possibility of a broader political operation aimed at harming Ayuso. García Ortiz ordered his press office to release a statement including details of a possible plea bargain negotiated by the lawyer for Ayuso's partner with the Madrid prosecutor's office. The judge's decision highlights the seriousness of the alleged offense and raises questions about accountability within the highest levels of the Spanish government. The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for the integrity of the judicial system and the political landscape of Spain.