Same roof – Federal deputy Chiquinho Brazão (União Brasil -RJ), arrested on suspicion of being the person responsible for the murder of Marielle Franco, in 2018, arrived in Campo Grande this Wednesday morning (27). In the Capital, even if just for a few hours, he shares the same roof with Ronnie Lessa, the former military police officer accused of being the executor of the Rio councilwoman. As both are in the Federal Prison, there are no details, for example, whether they will be in nearby cells, but contact will probably be prevented as much as possible. The federal prison system is known for having strict security rules to house dangerous inmates.
Packed suitcases – Lessa was the one who “handed over” Brazão to the investigation in a plea bargain agreement. The former PM, however, should not spend much more time on Mato Grosso do Sul soil, as one of the conditions he imposed to reveal the plot to kill Marielle was to be transferred to a prison in Rio de Janeiro.
Cover – Lawyer João Ricardo Batista “parades” in a kind of black cape through the Jury Court’s plenary, unlike the majority of defenders and accusers who work in popular trials, whose gown is closed at the front. With the movement, it even appears that the criminalist is embodying the character of a superhero. As part of the defense, it is still the “salvation” of those in the dock.
Scene – The gown was even used in one of the performances for the jurors. João Ricardo’s partner on the defense bench, lawyer Talita Dourado took off the folkloric piece she was wearing and handed it to her colleague to dress Tamerson Ribeiro Lima de Souza, who was on trial for feminicide, as if covering the cowering client with the “mantle of Justice” .
Tradition – Synonymous words in dictionaries, gown and toga are different clothing in the legal world. Only judges and judges use the latter. The toga began to be used in Ancient Rome, before Christ, as a garment that commanded respect and is one of the symbols of the magistracy.
Navel exposed – The gown is optional for lawyers, at least in the profession’s statute, but mandatory, for example, for those who will give oral arguments at the STF (Supreme Federal Court). Legend has it that the minister was upset by a jurist who defended himself in front of the Court with his navel exposed because of a button on his shirt that wouldn’t close and instituted the rule. At the Supreme Court, there is a gown closet for lawyers to wear if they do not have their “own gown”.
Tent protest – Mayor Adriane Lopes (PP) showed that the camp set up a few days ago by municipal public servants as a form of protest in front of Campo Grande City Hall did not affect the management. Asked about the progress of negotiations with the categories, Adriane was categorical saying that the group has no representation. “The negotiations are with unions that have union charters, they are not unions. They are associations. Segments that have legitimacy for discussion, but the negotiating table is open,” she said. “We serve everyone who comes to us, all categories, but we don’t accept politics. It’s a tent protest”, she added.
Protest of 5 – After a press call for alleged mass disaffiliation from the PDT, which will have former mayor Marquinhos Trad as a member, a “protest” at the headquarters of the Democratic Labor Party had 5 participants. Women signed a note rejecting the new member’s membership. They feel disrespected because the politician was involved in a sex scandal.
New chapter – Paper Excellence, a partner of J&F Investimentos in the Eldorado cellulose factory, in Três Lagoas, will begin a new chapter in the fight that has lasted five years for control of the unit. The newspaper Valor pointed out that it intends to charge compensation for the losses faced in the legal battle, which would already reach billions of dollars. She would have hired consultancy to do the calculations to be charged in arbitration, the sphere where the dispute began, after the Batista brothers’ company gave up selling the approximately 50% it still holds.
Ball – The dispute is a mess that has spread throughout the state and federal Judiciary, with chapters in the south of the country, in MS, SP and even the STF, with no end in sight. In Três Lagoas, an Incra demonstration was presented against the transaction between the two companies because Paper has foreign capital and there was no authorization from the Union and Congress for the acquisition of properties in the country. The Brazilian company has already announced that it wants to buy back the stake shareholder who sold it to Paper and even made an offer, which was rejected.
