The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil will begin trial proceedings on January 24 against those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.
On January 24, 2024, the First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil will commence trials against the alleged masterminds behind the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent Brazilian councilwoman, in March 2018. Alongside Franco, her driver Anderson Gomes was also killed in this shocking incident, which has stirred significant national and international outrage, highlighting issues of political violence and corruption in Brazil. The trial will be held in the STF's deliberation chamber, with sessions scheduled for January 24 and 25, detailing the procedures, the identity of the accused, and the broader implications of the case.
