STJ maintains arrest of police officers accused of the death of Genivaldo Santos

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) decided today (11) to maintain the arrest of two federal road police officers accused of the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos by asphyxiation inside a corporation vehicle, in May 2022. decided to maintain pretrial detention because they understood that the police acted with disproportionate force and contrary to internal rules. In addition, the magistrates took into account that the victim had mental problems and did not offer resistance to the approach. In January, the Justice of Sergipe determined that the PRF agents involved in the case be submitted to a popular jury for the crimes of torture and triple murder. Last week, the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office gave a favorable opinion for the Union to be ordered to pay R$ 128 million in collective moral damages for the death of Genivaldo. The matter will still be analyzed by the Justice. Action Images published on the internet show the police action that left the victim trapped inside a smoky vehicle. The man struggles with his legs out as a highway patrolman keeps the trunk lid down, preventing the man from getting out or breathing. Genilvado would have been stopped by the agents for riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

Agência Brasil