The defense reported that the former deputy had problems on the day of , requiring treatment at the Emergency Care Unit of the Bangu penitentiary complex. He reported pain and the presence of blood in his urine, which indicated a kidney condition. Silveira was arrested on December 24 for violating the established curfew.
Before his death, Silveira had sought medical attention on December 22, but left the hospital at midnight. After that, he went to a condominium, where he stayed until 2 am. This attitude led Minister Alexandre de Moraes to decide to revoke his parole and return to pre-trial detention.
Minister Moraes emphasized that Silveira not only disrespected the judiciary, but also repeatedly violated the precautionary measures imposed. The former deputy’s defense, in turn, argues that the failure to comply with the rules occurred for health reasons, arguing that there was no malicious intent in his actions. Daniel Silveira had been on parole since he was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison in February 2023, due to threats to the Democratic Rule of Law.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos
