The former prime minister made a post on Facebook to express his displeasure regarding the situation that occurred during this Tuesday's trial session.
Sócrates complains of "manipulation in the choice of court-appointed lawyer" after Operation Marquês session with three lawyers
Wednesday, 18 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Operation Marquês (Operação Marquês) is a major criminal investigation opened in 2013 into alleged corruption, money laundering and tax crimes involving high-profile figures, including former prime minister José Sócrates, and it led to arrests in 2014. The case has been one of Portugal's largest anti-corruption probes and has influenced public debate about accountability and the justice system.
