US EditionBrazilian ex-President Collor faces house arrest for bribery charges
- The ex-leader of Brazil, Fernando Collor, began house arrest in Maceio, located in the northeast region, starting April 25, 2023.
- His house arrest followed an almost nine-year prison sentence for corruption and money laundering linked to bribes from a Petrobras subsidiary.
- Collor assumed the presidency in 1990 but was impeached by Congress before completing his term due to a different corruption scandal; he subsequently served as a senator for Alagoas until leaving Congress in early 2023.
- The bribes amounted to approximately 30 million reais , and a high-ranking judge ordered that Collor be monitored with an ankle bracelet during his house arrest.
- The Supreme Court rejected Collor's appeals and authorized house arrest, showing ongoing judicial enforcement of anti-corruption measures in Brazil.
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Lawyer of Collor to CNN: He needs daily medical attention
Fernando Collor was given home prison due to health problems, as reported by his lawyer Marcelo Bessa, in an interview with CNN 360° this Friday (1°). The decision was granted by the Minister of the Supreme Federal Tribunal Alexandre de Moraes, bringing relief to the defense of the former president. Bessa expressed that Collor's health situation is “very delicate” and has been being treated several years ago. The lawyer asked Minister Alexandre …
Brazilian ex-President Collor faces house arrest for bribery
The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello to serve house arrest after being sentenced to almost 9 years in prison on corruption and money laundering charges, according to a court order seen by Reuters. Collor was arrested on April 25 in the northeastern city of Maceio after the Supreme […]
Moraes grants “humanitarian house arrest” to Collor
This Thursday, the 1st, Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes granted house arrest to former president and senator Fernando Collor de Mello, who was serving time for involvement in the BR Distribuidora corruption scheme. “At the current time of execution of the sentence, therefore, the compatibility between Human Dignity, the Right to Health and... The post Moraes grants “humanitarian house arrest” to Collor appeared first on The Antagonist.
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Felix VictorinoBrazilian Prosecutor’s Office Supports Home Prison for Former President Collor de Mello for Health reasons
The Attorney General’s Office of Brazil ruled on Wednesday that former President Fernando Collor de Mello should serve his sentence in home prison, due to the delicate state of health he faces. Collor de Mello, 75, is currently being held in a prison in Maceió, in the north-east of the country, after having been convicted by the Supreme Court for corruption offences. According to the prosecution body, medical reports handed over by the defense c…
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