In a significant development in the ongoing trial regarding the assassination of Marielle Franco, a councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro, Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Supreme Court has voted to condemn Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão as masterminds behind the murder. This decision was made during the third session of the trial, further detailing the criminal conspiracy involved in Franco's assassination. The trial has garnered national attention due to its implications for political violence and crime in Brazil, as Franco was a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice.

In addition to voting against the Brazão brothers, Moraes also voted to condemn Ronald Paulo Alves Pereira, a military police major, for his role in the homicides. Furthermore, Robson Calixto Fonseca, a military police officer and former aide to Domingos Brazão, was implicated for participating in the criminal organization. The court’s actions underscore the involvement of law enforcement personnel in the violent act, raising concerns about corruption and accountability within the police force in Brazil.

Moraes did not find sufficient evidence to implicate Rivaldo Barbosa de Araújo Júnior, a former head of the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro, directly in the murders but indicated the existence of serious charges against him related to corruption and obstruction of justice. The nature of the charges and the ongoing proceedings illustrate the complexities surrounding the investigation of Franco’s murder, as well as the broader context of political and social crime in Brazil, reflecting the challenges faced by authorities in confronting systemic issues within the justice system.