Brazil's STF gives three thumbs down to Bolsonarist congresswoman

Brazil's STF gives three thumbs down to Bolsonarist congresswoman

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has already gathered three votes in favor of sentencing staunch Bolsonarist Congresswoman Carla Zambelli to 5 years and 3 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and illegal restraint with a firearm, in addition to removing her from Parliament after case rapporteur Gilmar Mendes cast his virtual opinion Friday.

Minister Gilmar Mendes, rapporteur of the case, votes to sentence Carla Zambelli to 5 years and 3 months in prison for illegal possession of weapons

The lawsuit refers to an episode from 2022, the day before the election, when a congresswoman drew a gun and chased a man through the streets of São Paulo. Trial in the virtual plenary session will run until the 28th.

Minister defined a sentence of 5 years and 3 months in prison for illegal possession of weapons and illegal embarrassment. Read it in Gazeta do Povo.

Federal Congresswoman Carla Zambelli will be tried in a virtual plenary session. The analysis begins this Friday (21/3) and runs until March 28

Minister Gilmar Mendes, of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), voted to sentence federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP) to 5 years and 3 months in prison, under an initial semi-open regime, and the loss of parliamentary office for illegal possession of firearms and illegal embarrassment using weapons. Read more (03/21/2025)