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"Sócrates refused contact with court-appointed lawyer: 'There was no openness or willingness'"
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"Sócrates refused contact with court-appointed lawyer: 'There was no openness or willingness'"

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 15:27

Sócrates refused contact with court-appointed lawyer: "There was no openness or willingness"

The defense of José Sócrates continues to be marked by the absence of a lawyer chosen by himself. The former prime minister contests the appointment of Luís Carlos Esteves and this Thursday again accused the Bar Association of having violated the rules in the choice of the defender.

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