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Sócrates faces new trial for 'money laundering'
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Sócrates faces new trial for 'money laundering'

Correio da Manhã13 September 2026 at 11:16

Sócrates faces a new trial for "money laundering" crimes. The trial sessions will begin on October 19. The former Portuguese prime minister, who has already been the subject of other legal proceedings, thus returns to the defendant's bench.

The judge presiding over the trial has only four years of experience in the magistracy. This circumstance has been pointed out as relevant in the context of this highly complex case.

The case arises as a result of previous investigations that involved Sócrates in investigations for corruption, tax fraud and money laundering. This new trial represents another chapter in the prolonged legal proceedings involving the former party leader.

Why this matters

This trial is relevant to Portuguese readers as it involves a top political figure whose legal proceedings have been ongoing for years, fueling public interest in justice and transparency in national political life. The choice of a judge with little experience for a case of this magnitude may raise questions about the capacity of the judicial system to handle complex cases of economic and financial crime.

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