Adriana Terezinha Bagestan, a former councilor in Paial, Santa Catarina, faced severe accusations regarding the murder of her husband, who was shot in the head while he slept on May 6, 2025. Investigators revealed that the couple's children, aged six and twelve, were also present in the home during this tragic incident. After the shooting, Adriana fled but was eventually apprehended and held in custody pending the trial.

During her trial, Adriana's defense emphasized her claims of self-defense and the notion of 'inexigibilidade de conduta diversa,' which argues that a person's culpability can be absolved if they had no other option but to commit the act. Following deliberations, the jury voted narrowly with a 4 to 3 verdict in favor of her acquittal, leading to her immediate release after the verdict was read. This case has attracted significant media attention, and the G1 news outlet is actively seeking further details from the Public Ministry and the Court of Justice regarding the implications of this ruling.

Adriana's acquittal raises several societal and legal questions, especially in the context of domestic violence and legal defenses related to self-defense claims. The case has highlighted the complexity of such legal rulings, particularly when children are involved and the societal perceptions of women's roles in violent domestic situations. A request for appeal by the prosecution remains a possibility, as the legal battle over this case is far from over, ensuring continued public interest and debate surrounding the issues of justice, family, and rights in Brazil.