Supreme Court Reduces Fine for Former Prosecutor
The Spanish Supreme Court changed the cost of a case. Álvaro García Ortiz was originally fined 80,000 euros. Now, the fine is reduced to 39,000 euros.
Álvaro García Ortiz was convicted of revealing secrets about Alberto González Amador, who is Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner. The original fine was 600,000 euros. García Ortiz’s lawyers asked the court to lower the cost. The court agreed to reduce the fine. The decision can still be appealed.
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Highlights
Court Reduces Garcia Ortiz Fine
The Supreme Court lowered the fine for Álvaro García Ortiz.
Initial Fine Was 600,000 Euros
The original fine was set at 600,000 euros.
New Fine Is 39,000 Euros
The court now suggests a reduced fine of 39,000 euros.
Costs for Defense Reduced
The court proposed reducing legal costs to 39,000 euros.
Decision Subject to Appeal
The decision can still be appealed and reviewed.