Overview

• Rio Grande do Sul’s 7th Criminal Chamber imposed 18 years, 4 months and 15 days of imprisonment in a regime initially closed.
• The case, under secrecy of justice, concerns alleged abuse in 2021 when the child was three years old.
• The defense says he was acquitted in first instance, cites DML/RS forensic reports asserting nonexistence of the fact, and will appeal to higher courts.
• Lawyers for the child’s family praised the unanimous decision as an emblematic response to sexual violence against children.
• SBT says it has not been officially notified of the ruling, and a producer canceled weekend shows, though another venue still advertises a forthcoming date.