# Brazilian military justice convictions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-military-justice-convictions
> Updated: 2026-08-28T01:01:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian military justice system has issued several convictions involving members of the Army.

In one case, a military court in Rio de Janeiro convicted reserve Colonel Rubens Pierrotti Junior for his book, ‘Diários da Caserna: Dossiê Smart’. The court found him guilty of improper criticism of military authority and spreading facts harmful to the dignity of the Armed Forces after he alleged corruption regarding a 2010 artillery simulator contract. Defense attorneys have labeled the ruling “flagrant censorship” and plan to appeal.

In a separate ruling, the 5th Military Judicial District Audit in Curitiba convicted a former soldier of racial injury. The conviction follows a March 2025 incident at the 13th Armored Infantry Battalion where the accused used a racial slur against a fellow recruit during a training period.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Brazilian Army soldier convicted of racial injury

A former Brazilian Army soldier was convicted of racial injury after using a racial slur against a colleague at a military base in Ponta Grossa, Paraná.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-army-soldier-convicted-of-racial-injury

### 2026-08-13: Brazilian Military Court convicts Colonel for Army corruption allegations

A Brazilian military court convicted reserve Colonel Rubens Pierrotti Junior for publishing a book alleging corruption within the Army, specifically regarding a military simulator contract.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-colonel-convicted-for-corruption-allegations-in-book

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