Koldo García has requested a face-to-face meeting with Aldama and to take a polygraph during the preliminary hearing of his trial at the Supreme Court of Spain.
In a notable preliminary hearing at the Spanish Supreme Court, Koldo García, along with his legal team, has made a significant request for a face-off with Aldama and to submit to a polygraph test. This hearing marks a pivotal moment following their 77-day incarceration, where they have expressed concerns regarding the impartiality of several judges who they believe should not preside over their trial due to prior involvement in the investigation process. The defense attorney, Leticia de la Hoz, highlighted that four judges of the seven-member panel were previously responsible for initiating the inquiry, raising questions about their ability to remain unbiased in the upcoming proceedings.
Moreover, Koldo García has aligned his defense strategy with that of José Luis Ábalos, the former minister and second-in-command of the PSOE. Both defendants are advocating for a trial helmed by a different set of judges, a request that has echoed sentiments previously expressed by former state attorney general Álvaro García Ortiz, who also challenged the fairness of the judicial body that condemned him. Amidst the controversy surrounding the integrity of the judges and the ramifications for their upcoming trial, the acceptance of Koldo’s requests regarding the polygraph and the face-off remains to be seen as the legal battles unfold.
The case at hand stems from the 'Caso Hidrocarburos', which has implications for political figures and the PSOE party in Spain, with witness testimonies, including that of a driver confirming the delivery of cash to party officials, casting shadows over party finance ethics. As this case progresses, it raises broader questions about judicial accountability and the integrity of political financing in the country, especially given the current political climate and public scrutiny.
