Case occurred in March 2021 and the boy was 4 years old; Freedom request was motivated by an incident in which Monique was assaulted by another prey at the Gericino complex, located in Rio de Janeiro
The minister rejected the request for habeas corpus submitted by the defense of Monique Medeiros, who is accused of involvement in the death of his son, in March 2021. The request for freedom was motivated by an incident in which Monique was assaulted by another Arrested in the Gericino complex, located in Rio de Janeiro. In his decision, Mendes chose to maintain Monique’s pre -trial detention, noting that the administration of the penitentiary system adopted measures to ensure the integrity of the detainee. Among the actions taken are the opening of a disciplinary process against the aggressor and the transfer of Monique to an isolated cell, aiming at its protection.
Monique Medeiros and her former partner, Jairo Souza Santos Junior, known as Dr. Jairinho, are also being prosecuted for the crime and awaits trial in the popular jury of Rio de Janeiro. The date for the trial has not yet been set, but the case has generated great repercussion in the media and society. Monique’s situation and the circumstances surrounding the case of Henry Borel continue to be closely monitored, both public opinion and the authorities.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
