The former president of the Government, José Luis Rodríguez Zapaterohas addressed the public through a statement after declaring in the National Court as accused in the Plus Ultra case. The former socialist leader has spent almost three hours in court and has denied any crime. It is the first former president in the history of Spanish democracy to be indicted for Justice. His case is causing a great political tidal wave with the Government of Pedro Sanchez at the epicenter.
Zapatero’s full statement after testifying at the National Court
José Luis Rodríguez ZapateroAfter declaring, he addressed the citizens through a statement: “The first thing is to thank all of you for waiting, and also to the citizens. I have been silent for 29 days, preparing for this moment and those to come“. The former president of the Government has commented that he did not speak out out of respect for Justice, since the judge was “the first one who should listen to me.” The socialist has advanced that he will soon give “appropriate explanations”.
Zapatero arrives at the National Court to testify as a defendant in the Plus Ultra case
Zapatero: “I always conducted myself with decency and honesty”
The former President of the Government has recalled that he is accused of “very serious” crimes. Specifically, influence peddling, criminal organization and document falsification and, as for the seized jewelry, smuggling and tax fraud: “I am accused of very serious crimes that I have not committed. I always conducted myself with decency and honesty, and now I have the task of proving it. “I will do it with absolute transparency and with full confidence.”
Zapatero: “I have absolutely nothing outside of Spain”
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has emphasized that he does not have “absolutely nothing outside of Spain”in reference to possible companies, money or financial products of any type. “With my direct or indirect ownership”he insisted in the statement. Furthermore, the former President of the Government wanted to close his text with a message to the Spanish citizens, who are still very pending the evolution of the case.
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Zapatero: “I ask for your trust, I will not disappoint you”
“When you know you are completely innocent, as is my caseand fully trusts in Justice, the most painful thing is knowing that many people may feel disappointed if they believe the things that are stated about me. My message is also to all those fellow citizens: I ask for your trust. I won’t let you down. It will take us more or less time to prove it, but the truth will make its way and I will restore confidence to those who now doubt. You’ll see. Thank you so much”.
