Rio Assembly Voids STF Arrest as Bacellar Is Freed Under Night Curfew and Ankle Monitor

Overview

• Bacellar left jail after a court-ordered release and began using an electronic ankle monitor on Tuesday night, according to the state prison authority.
• The STF’s Alexandre de Moraes set conditions that include removal from the Alerj presidency, nightly home confinement, a ban on contacting other targets, suspension of firearm carry, and surrender of passports.
• Alerj revoked the detention with a 42–21 plenary vote after a 4–3 approval in the Constitution and Justice Committee, with votes for revocation recorded in 14 of 18 parties.
• Transparency drew criticism as TV Alerj did not broadcast the session over open signal and the floor panel did not display each lawmaker’s vote.
• The investigation alleges Bacellar tipped off TH Joias ahead of a Federal Police operation; Moraes cited strong indications of criminal-organization involvement and obstruction, and probes remain active.