Sócrates returned to court to resume his "initial statements" in the Operation Marquês case, which he had interrupted about a year ago. The former prime minister is the main defendant in this process involving accusations of corruption, tax fraud, and money laundering.
The cash deliveries, which were a central point of the accusations, were again left out of his statements. Sócrates chose not to directly address these financial issues during the session.
During his intervention, Sócrates launched harsh attacks on the Public Ministry and the court itself. He vehemently criticized the way the process was being conducted, considering the accusations unfair and disproportionate.
The former leader also addressed the so-called "delusional" people who hold him responsible for the succession of lawyer resignations that occurred throughout the process. This reference suggests that several lawyers abandoned the defense of other defendants in the process, something Sócrates denies being responsible for.
