Zambelli calls MPF to have Janja investigated for alleged interference in Robinho’s case

Federal deputy Carla Zambelli (PL-SP) sent a criminal report to the Public Ministry (MPF) against first lady Janja, alleging possible interference in the case of former Brazilian player Robinho, convicted of rape. The crime occurred in an Italian nightclub in 2013.

Zambelli accuses Janja of having exerted pressure on the president of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), Francisco Falcão, who is the case’s rapporteur, to arrest the former player. The PL deputy asked for an investigation into possible crimes of coercion during the process and also influence peddling.

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The case

On Sunday (31), columnist Lauro Jardim, from the newspaper “O Globo”, published a note in which he said that the first lady had contacted the rapporteur of the Robinho case at the STJ, Francisco Falcão, with the aim of “putting pressure on him” . O magistrate voted in favor of serving the sentence in Brazil.

A Itatiaia contacted the Presidency’s Secom to request a statement from First Lady Janja, but did not receive a response until the publication of this report. The space remains open for updates.

Robinho Prison

The Brazilian player was convicted in all instances of Italian justice, and the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed to Brazil, the year before last, asking the country to extradite Robinho immediately.. However, Brazilian legislation does not allow the extradition of citizens born here to serve sentences in other countries. Therefore, faced with his refusal, Italy asked him to serve his sentence in Brazilian territory.

A Santos idol with spells with the Brazilian team, Atlético, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Milan, Robinho received a 9-year prison sentence for participating in the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman. The crime occurred in an Italian nightclub in 2013. At the time, Robinho played for Milan.