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Brazil reports multiple major criminal convictions and investigations
Several criminal cases and legal rulings have been reported in Brazil. In Concórdia, Santa Catarina, a stepfather was sentenced to over 53 years in prison for the torture and murder of his one-year-old stepdaughter. The child's mother was also convicted for criminal negligence after the pair falsely claimed the infant had choked on a banana to cover up physical injuries.
In Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, José Robson da Silva received a 47-year sentence for the feminicide of a nurse and the attempted murder of two others. Meanwhile, in Gaspar, a man was sentenced to over 18 years for domestic violence and arson that destroyed a family home.
Other significant legal developments include a trio in Criciúma being sentenced to a combined 83 years for a robbery-murder, and a man in Cunha Porã facing trial for allegedly attempting to kill his ex-wife by administering excessive doses of medication. In Campos Novos, a 14-year-old girl was rescued after being held against her will by a 60-year-old man, who is under investigation for kidnapping and sexual violence. Additionally, police in Araranguá arrested a 39-year-old man following an attempted theft at a commercial establishment.
Entities
Concórdia · Criciúma · Içara · Ministério Público de Santa Catarina · Polícia Civil · Polícia Militar · Santa Catarina
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 14-year-old girl was rescued from unlawful confinement in Campos Novos after being taken by a 60-year-old man. ndmais.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police are investigating the death of a man found with stab wounds in Criciúma as a homicide.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 39-year-old man was arrested in Araranguá after attempting to attack a police officer with a knife during a theft investigation. clicrdc.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 21-year-old man was arrested in Araranguá on suspicion of raping a vulnerable person.