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Palmeiras Reaches STJD Deal to Avert Vitor Roque Suspension in Homophobia Case

The prosecution accepted a disciplinary transaction that replaces a potential ban with a R$80,000 fine plus a required anti-homophobia message.

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Overview

  • Under the agreement accepted by the STJD’s prosecution, the scheduled hearing will be canceled once homologated by the tribunal president.
  • Vitor Roque had been formally charged under Article 243-G for discriminatory conduct, an offense that carries a five-to-ten match suspension and fines up to R$100,000.
  • The case stemmed from a now-deleted image posted after the win over São Paulo showing a tiger holding a deer, which was reported as homophobic.
  • The new arrangement keeps the forward eligible to face Vitória on Nov. 19, the same day the hearing had been rescheduled to occur in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Roque, currently with the Brazil national team, has apologized and characterized the post as a joke, while Palmeiras handled negotiations to avoid a ban.