STF Minister determines that the former deputy returns to prison in Magé (RJ) immediately after the discharge of the knee procedure
The minister do (Supremo Tribunal Federal), on Friday (25.Jul.2025), former deputy Daniel Silveira leaving the prison to perform a knee surgery. Here – (PDF – 144 kB).
Silveira’s surgical procedure, which is serving a penalty in a penal colony in Magé, Rio. It is scheduled for Saturday (26.Jul.2025).
The judicial authorization was granted after underwent medical expertise and had his case analyzed by (Attorney General’s Office). Magnetic resonance exams sent by the defense to On June 30, they proved the wear on the right knee ligament. Here of the decision of Moraes (PDF – 128 KB)
The former deputy’s lawyers had filed the request for the surgery, claiming that the knee ligament injury was causing “Irreversible wear”.
determined that Silveira’s departure from the prison unit should be limited to time “Strictly necessary” for the medical procedure. The minister also required doctors to inform exactly how long Silveira will need to be hospitalized.
The legal team of the You will have to present proof of surgery in the process within 2 days after the procedure. After receiving discharge, Silveira should immediately return to the Penal Colony, as established in the court decision.
Remember the case
The former federal deputy was to 8 years and 9 months in prison for. Currently, Silveira is in a semi -open sentence at the Marco Aurélio Vergas Tavares de Mattos Agricultural Colony in Magé, RJ.
In December 2024, Moraes The Silveira. The minister From the former parliamentarian 4 days later, when he was informed that he would be breaking up precautionary measures previously imposed.
