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20 minutes: Sócrates says he is being victim of manipulation and accuses justice of trying to choose his lawyer
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20 minutes: Sócrates says he is being victim of manipulation and accuses justice of trying to choose his lawyer

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 15:55

José Sócrates returned this Thursday to the Criminal Instruction Court to give statements as part of Operation Marquis. The former prime minister returned to court to explain aspects that were still pending in the case.

During his intervention, Sócrates stated he is being victim of manipulation by the judicial system. The socialist politician also made a serious accusation against justice, saying that it intends to choose his defense lawyer.

Operation Marquis is a complex judicial process involving financial matters related to the period when Sócrates was prime minister. The return to court comes at a stage of significant developments in the case.

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