Summary:
Susana Santos Seca appointed as presiding judge for José Sócrates' trial
Trial involves 21 defendants accused of 118 crimes
Public lottery held at the Central Criminal Court of Lisbon
Judges Rita Seabra and Alexandra Pereira will assist in the trial
Trial commencement scheduled for January 25, 2024
Breaking News: The Central Criminal Court of Lisbon has announced that Susana Santos Seca will preside over the trial of former Prime Minister José Sócrates and 21 other defendants, accused of committing 118 crimes. This decision follows a public lottery held this afternoon in which the case files from the Marquês Operation were allocated to Court J19. Joining Judge Seca on the panel are judges Rita Seabra and Alexandra Pereira, from Courts J20 and J21, respectively. According to an official source from the Superior Council of the Judiciary, the distribution of the case was conducted transparently and is documented in the court's records. The trial is set to commence following a ruling made on January 25, 2024.
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