Jury Acquits São Paulo Officer in Leandro Lo Killing After Three-Day Trial

Overview

• Seven jurors accepted the defense’s self‑defense argument, leading Judge Fernanda Jacomini to pronounce the acquittal in the 1st Jury Court after three days of testimony and arguments.
• He was released from the Romão Gomes Military Prison early Saturday following the issuance of a release order.
• Leandro Lo’s mother, Fátima Lo, said the family will appeal, calling the verdict unjust.
• Prosecutor João Carlos Calsavara described the jury as “complicated, with nulidades” and signaled steps to seek annulment of the decision.
• A prior October court injunction by Justice Ricardo Dip had reinstated Henrique Velozo to the Military Police and restored his pay while litigation continued.