On February 6, the Federal District Court in Brazil accepted an indictment from the Public Prosecutor's Office against 14 military police officers, accused of torturing a colleague within the Shock Battalion. The incident occurred on April 22, 2024, when the victim, soldier Danilo Martins, reported severe abuse including being forced to drink coffee mixed with pepper, having his wrists and knees stomped on, receiving foam sprayed in his eyes, and being beaten. As a result of the eight hours of aggression, Martins was hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit.

The Public Prosecutor's Office filed the charges on October 30, 2025, seeking the conviction of the accused officers, the loss of their public positions, and compensation for material and moral damages. The acceptance of the indictment marks a significant step in the judicial process, turning the accused into defendants in a criminal case. The legal proceedings will now advance to the phase where the defense will be presented and evidence will be gathered, leading towards a trial.

This case highlights serious allegations of police misconduct and raises concerns over internal police regulations and accountability in Brazil. As the judicial process unfolds, it could set important precedents for how cases of police violence are handled in the future and might influence public perception of law enforcement within the country.