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Brazil prison proxy marriage, rape acquittal upheld

Overview

Entrepreneur Thiago Brennand, serving multiple sexual‑violation sentences, married his defense attorney Karina Kufa by proxy on 2 July 2026 at a civil registry in Potim, São Paulo, using a public power of attorney while he remained in a high‑security prison.

On 11 July 2026 the 2nd Criminal Chamber of the São Paulo State Court (TJ‑SP) overturned one of nine rape charges against Brennand, vacating an eight‑year sentence imposed in August 2025. The five‑judge panel cited inconsistencies in the evidence and applied the principle that reasonable doubt favors the defendant.

A further development on 14 July 2026 saw the 2nd Chamber of Criminal Law formally acquit Brennand in a second proceeding, nullifying the earlier eight‑year term and a R$200,000 civil‑law damages award. The court, citing insufficient proof, cleared him of the accusation that a medical student was forced into sexual acts after becoming intoxicated in December 2022. Prosecutors had alleged the presence of an armed driver at the hotel door and an undisclosed recording. Brennand’s lawyers, Alberto Toron and Luiza Oliver, argued the acts were consensual and that the victim was capable of responding. The proceedings remain confidential, and Brennand continues to serve a closed‑regime sentence for other convictions while nine criminal cases remain pending.

The case has sharpened debate over Brazil’s proxy‑marriage rules for inmates and the evidentiary standards applied in sexual‑assault trials.

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources
    Thiago Brennand acquitted by São Paulo court in rape case

    São Paulo’s Court of Justice acquitted businessman Thiago Brennand of a rape charge, overturning an earlier conviction; he remains imprisoned for other crimes.

  2. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 28 sources
    Brazilian businessman Thiago Brennand absolved of rape conviction by São Paulo court

    São Paulo’s Court of Justice overturned an eight‑year rape sentence for businessman Thiago Brennand, citing evidentiary doubts; the victim, Stefanie Cohen, has appealed to the STJ, and Brennand stays jailed on

  3. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Thiago Brennand marries defense lawyer by proxy while incarcerated

    Convicted rapist Thiago Brennand married his defense lawyer Karina Kufa by proxy in Brazil on 2 July 2026, using a power of attorney while he remains in prison.

  4. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources
    Thiago Brennand, convicted Brazilian businessman, to marry lawyer Karina Kufa from prison

    Convicted businessman Thiago Brennand will marry his lawyer Karina Kufa by proxy from prison on 2 July, a union sparked by conversations behind glass and drawing ethical debate.

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