The trial is scheduled to begin at 9:15 am and, in addition to any statements from the 28-year-old defendant, the testimony of five witnesses is scheduled for this Wednesday.
The trial is scheduled to begin at 9:15 am and, in addition to any statements from the 28-year-old defendant, the trial is scheduled for this Wednesday. testimony of five witnesses.
The Public Ministry’s indictment describes that Odair Moniz, 43 years old and resident in Bairro do Zambujal (Amadora), was hit with two shots – the first in the chest area, fired from between 20 and 50 centimeters away; and a second in the groin area, fired from between 75 centimeters and one meter away.
According to the order, dated January 29, 2025, the incident occurred after the citizen tried to escape from the PSP and resisted arrest, and there was no threat using a bladed weapon.
The police officer who is on trial is accused of murder and faces a sentence of eight to 16 years in prison.
