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Spain’s Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Annul García Ortiz Conviction

The ruling finds no rights violations, clearing the path to an amparo appeal before the Constitutional Court.

Overview

  • The Criminal Chamber dismissed nullity incidents filed by the State Attorney’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office challenging the verdict.
  • The decision was adopted by a 5–2 majority, with dissenting opinions from magistrates Susana Polo and Ana Ferrer.
  • The court held that the judgment did not breach rights such as effective judicial protection or the presumption of innocence.
  • The upheld conviction concerns revelation of secrets for leaking reserved data tied to Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner, Alberto González Amador.
  • The rejection completes the procedural step required for Álvaro García Ortiz to seek constitutional protection before the Tribunal Constitucional.