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Sócrates accuses court of "manipulation" and refuses court-appointed lawyer
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Sócrates accuses court of "manipulation" and refuses court-appointed lawyer

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 14:10

Former Prime Minister José Sócrates was questioned as part of Operation Marquês, specifically regarding a luxury apartment in Paris that the Public Ministry alleges belongs to the former government official. The session was marked by a confrontation with the judge presiding over the case.

During the questioning, Sócrates accused the court of "manipulation," contesting the way the process is being conducted. The former prime minister also refused the court-appointed lawyer who had been assigned to him, demonstrating his refusal to accept the legal representation that had been attributed to him.

Operation Marquês is a large-scale judicial investigation involving José Sócrates and various issues related to suspicions of corruption, money laundering, and tax fraud. The case has been developing over several years, with multiple interrogations and procedural steps.

Why this matters

This case affects readers because it involves a former prime minister and raises questions about the integrity of the Portuguese political class. Sócrates' decision to refuse the court-appointed lawyer may prolong the process and raise doubts about the transparency of investigations into top figures.

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