The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil has formed a majority to convict brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão for planning and ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in March 2018 in Rio de Janeiro. The ruling followed votes from ministers Alexandre de Moraes, Cristiano Zanin, and Cármen Lúcia, with President of the Panel Flávio Dino expected to cast his vote next. Ultimately, the ministers will determine the penalties for the convicted individuals at the conclusion of the trial.

The majority of the court agreed partially with the charges brought by the Attorney General's Office, with the only dissenting opinion regarding former civil police officer Rivaldo Barbosa, who was acquitted of the murder charges due to "reasonable doubt." However, he was found guilty of passive corruption and obstruction of justice for accepting money from a militia to hinder the investigations into the murders. This aspect highlights the intertwining of criminal activities and public corruption that have plagued investigations in Brazil.

The ongoing trial represents a significant moment in the quest for justice for Marielle Franco, a prominent political figure and advocate for human rights whose assassination brought international attention to issues of violence and corruption in Brazil. The outcome of this trial not only has implications for those directly involved but also serves as a critical juncture in Brazil's broader efforts to address political violence and uphold the rule of law.