Anderson Torres’ defense appeals to the STF and asks for clarification on the conviction in the coup d’état case

The defense of the former Minister of Justice filed an embargo against the conviction imposed by the First Panel of the criminal action investigating the attempted coup d’état. The appeal, filed within the legal deadline after the publication of the ruling on October 23, aims to clarify alleged omissions, contradictions and factual errors in the document that consolidated the votes and grounds of the ministers responsible for the conviction.

According to the lawyers, the ruling contains sections that distort testimonial and documentary evidence, especially in relation to the accusation that Torres participated in coup meetings and met with intelligence agents. The defense maintains that these allegations are denied by witnesses and official records, and claims that the former minister acted to prevent the attacks on January 8, 2023, when the headquarters of the Three Powers were invaded in Brasília.

The embargoes also point to omissions regarding messaging and investigations requested from Meta, WhatsApp’s controller, considered essential to prove Torres’ communications with public security chiefs during the events under investigation. Lawyers ask the STF to recognize the inconsistencies in the ruling. Despite this, the type of appeal used does not have the power to reverse the conviction, serving only to request clarification.

In addition to motions for clarification, the defendants’ defenses must evaluate the presentation of infringing motions, an appeal that is only applicable when there are at least two votes for acquittal — which, in this case, does not apply, since only the minister disagreed with the majority understanding. After analyzing these embargoes, those convicted can still present a new appeal of the same type before the final judgment, a stage that marks the beginning of the execution of the sentence.

*With information from Estadão Conteúdo