# Brazilian criminal judicial proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-criminal-judicial-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-08-11T19:24:50.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian judicial system is managing a variety of high-profile criminal proceedings and jury trials across multiple states. 

In São Paulo, upcoming trials include a jury case for ten Corinthians supporters accused of the 2012 murders of two Palmeiras fans, a case involving the attempted murder of a Rota lieutenant, and the acquittal of two former military police officers in a 2020 death case. 

Other regional developments include the release of three defendants in Paraíba due to excessive pretrial detention, scheduled trials for military police officers in Maceió regarding a 2019 death, and various homicide and torture cases in Cruzeiro, Minas Gerais, and Vila Velha.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Brazil judicial system processes multiple high-profile criminal trials

Multiple criminal trials and judicial decisions are underway across Brazil, involving cases of football fan violence, police misconduct, and various homicides.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruzeiro-court-schedules-jury-trial-for-2022-homicide

### 2026-07-15: Brazil's Justice System Burdened by Budget Overruns and Reverse Litigation Abuse

Brazil spent R$94 bn on its justice system in 2024, with governors colluding on budget allocations, while large firms increasingly use courts to avoid compliance, a practice labeled reverse abusive litigation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-justice-system-burdened-by-budget-overruns-and-reverse-litigation-abuse

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