José Sócrates, former prime minister of Portugal, returned to publicly criticize the conduct of the judicial process in which he is involved. In recent statements, the former politician stated that he does not kneel before what he designated as "arbitrariness," manifesting a confrontational position with what he considers to be unjust or excessive decisions on the part of the authorities.
Sócrates argued that he has the right to choose who legally defends him, emphasizing the importance of this prerogative within the framework of his fundamental rights. This demand arises in the context of disagreements he reportedly had with his legal representatives throughout the process.
The former prime minister also stated that he needs time to adequately prepare his defense, suggesting that the conditions he has been given are insufficient for a fair process. This claim arises at what appears to be a decisive phase of the process.
In addition to the criticisms directed at the court and the Public Ministry, José Sócrates also directed attacks at journalism, in a discourse that covers multiple fronts and reveals his disagreement with the way the process has been conducted and covered by the media.
