Lígia Correia, a key witness in a corruption case involving former Portuguese Prime Minister José Sócrates, declined to testify in court. Correia is currently in a marital relationship with Sócrates, a situation that prompted her refusal. The judge presiding over the case demanded evidence to substantiate her reasons for not providing testimony. This development introduces a potential conflict of interest and complicates the ongoing judicial proceedings. The case centers around allegations of corruption and influence peddling during Sócrates’ time in office. Further details regarding the nature of the evidence sought by the judge have not been released. This refusal to testify raises questions about potential obstruction and the integrity of the investigation.