García Ortiz maintains his claim of innocence, acknowledging the legal process: "Now is the time to face the court system"

In a dramatic turn of events, Álvaro García Ortiz, the General Attorney of the State in Spain, finds himself one step away from standing trial for a suspected crime of revealing secrets. The prosecution, initiated by Judge Ángel Hurtado of the Supreme Court in June, stems from an investigation by the Supreme Court itself, with Hurtado acting as the investigating judge.

The controversy began on February 2, 2024, when an email was sent by the defense of González Amador, a tax fraud suspect. The email contained an offer to recognize fiscal offenses through a conformity pact, a proposal that was part of an ongoing investigation.

García Ortiz has remained silent on the matter, refraining from commenting on Sánchez's statement about judges making politics due to his position as General Attorney of the State. He has also maintained a reserved stance on the investigation, indicating that he will respect his procedure and the work of the Supreme Court.

In an exclusive interview with Audiencia Abierta of TVE before the solemn act of opening the Judicial Year, García Ortiz stressed his innocence and refused to resign. He defended the independence of the courts of the country, asserting that he is not different for being the General Attorney of the State.

The conversation between García Ortiz and Audiencia Abierta will be shown in its entirety on La 1 at 11:00 am on Saturday. García Ortiz has admitted that the situation affects him on a personal and professional level, but he has assured that he will submit to the courts like any citizen of the country.

García Ortiz has also faced criticism for his comments on the Judiciary. He has stated that he cannot express any external or specific criticism of the Judiciary as a whole, and has maintained that the General Prosecution of the State is "very much above the people" who are at the head.

The prosecution focused on a press release published by the Prosecution in March 2024, detailing an exchange of messages between the lawyer of Alberto González Amador and the prosecutor of the case. However, the exact nature of the alleged leak and its impact on the case remain unclear.

As the trial date approaches, the nation waits with bated breath to see how this unfolding drama will unfold. María José Artuch, a prominent figure in the legal community, has been mentioned in the article, but no clear factual statement about her can be extracted from the provided paragraphs.