Legal appeals continue in Brazil and Portugal criminal cases

In Brazil, the Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has requested that João Arcanjo Ribeiro be returned to a closed prison regime. The request follows the arrival of a new execution guide, prompting the prosecution to seek the summation of his sentences. A judge in Cuiabá has ordered the prosecution to respond to defense motions before making a final decision. The defense is contesting the sentence calculation, arguing that certain convictions should be excluded and seeking benefits such as pardons or conditional release.

In Portugal, the defense for police officer Bruno Pinto has filed an appeal with the Lisbon Court of Appeal regarding his conviction for the death of Odair Moniz. The defense argues for full acquittal based on the principle of self-defense, claiming the officer acted within his rights. Should any penalty be upheld, the defense argues it should be significantly reduced. Additionally, the defense is contesting civil indemnities, suggesting that any such payments should be the responsibility of the State rather than the individual officer.