The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.
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The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes, alongside a R$ 7 million fine for reparations.
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The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.
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The Supreme Federal Court in Brazil sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, along with additional reparations to the victims' families.
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