Defense Walkout Halts Henry Borel Trial and Triggers Mother's Release

Overview

• Jairinho’s legal team left the Rio jury on Monday, saying they had not received all digital evidence, which forced the presiding judge to stop the long-delayed trial.
• Judge Elizabeth Machado Louro ordered the release of Monique Medeiros after the adjournment and she left the Talavera Bruce prison Monday night.
• The judge called the defense’s move premeditated, asked the bar association to review possible ethics breaches, and warned the next session could proceed with a public defender to prevent new walkouts.
• Reports diverge on the new date, with Agência Brasil citing May 25 and Diário do Nordeste pointing to June 22, highlighting uncertainty about when the proceedings will resume.
• The Rio prosecutor’s office said it will appeal Monique’s release, and the case hinges on IML findings of 23 violent injuries and police conclusions of repeated abuse, which Henry’s father says make each delay agonizing.