SpainThe Spanish Supreme Court has rejected a request by former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz to reduce further the costs he must pay as part of his criminal proceedings. The court confirmed a second proposed amount of 39,000 euros for costs, which was initially set at 79,942 euros by the judicial officer handling the case. This figure was halved after García Ortiz filed a challenge, but the court denied his appeal. García Ortiz was previously convicted for leaking confidential information related to Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and for disseminating a press note to counter false claims made by Ayuso’s circle. The ruling includes a fine, compensation to González Amador, and payment of legal costs. While the union of progressive prosecutors (UPF) covered the fine and compensation, the legal costs remained unpaid. The court acknowledged some errors in the initial calculation but maintained the reduced amount, arguing that the costs were necessary for the victim’s defense.
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