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Files related to these past cases could be submitted as evidence, potentially exposing details previously shielded from public view.<br \/>\nThe Attorney General claims that Michaelides\u2019 public clashes with him are motivated by ulterior motives and create \u201cdoubts in the minds of third parties\u201d regarding Michaelides\u2019 ability to serve with integrity.<br \/>\nMichaelides\u2019 defenders maintain that the Auditor General\u2019s independent oversight role necessitates expressing opinions that may differ from those of the Attorney General and that the accusations lack merit. They also dispute allegations of misconduct concerning the handling of complaints lodged at the Independent Authority against Corruption.<br \/>\nRead more:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-in-cyprus-com wp-block-embed-in-cyprus-com\"><\/figure>\n<p>Legal disputes. 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