Judgment was suspended after Minister Nunes Marques’ sight, but Cristiano Zanin and Dias Toffoli anticipated their votes; scoring is now 6 votes to 0 against the parliamentarian
In the early hours of this Tuesday (25) the reached a consensus to condemn the federal deputy of the PL of São Paulo, for illegal possession of weapon and illegal embarrassment. The rapporteur of the case, Gilmar Mendes, along with other ministers, decided on the penalty of 5 years and 3 months imprisonment in semi -open regime, in addition to the loss of his mandate. However, the trial was suspended after a request for a view of Minister Kassio Nunes Marques.
The complaint filed by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office is based on an episode on October 29, 2022, when Zambelli drew a gun and pointed to a man in Sao Paulo, on the eve of the second round of elections. The rapporteur emphasized the seriousness of the act, which involved the persecution of an unarmed individual after a discussion.
In his defense, Zambelli claimed that he did not have the chance to present his arguments orally and expressed confidence in the courts, believing that his innocence will be demonstrated. The legislation provides for penalties ranging from two to four years for the illegal possession of a weapon, while illegal embarrassment may result in sanctions from three months to one year and may be increased due to weapon use.
The transportation of weapons is prohibited within 48 hours prior to voting in areas near the electoral colleges. The São Paulo Public Security Bureau reported that the persecution took place over one hundred meters from the nearest electoral section.
The Attorney General’s Office argued that the victim of persecution did not represent a threat that justified the conduct of the deputy. The situation generated significant repercussion, raising questions about the responsibility of public figures in conflict situations and the use of weapons in tension contexts.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Victor Oliveira
