A man found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was apprehended following a reevaluation of the case by Judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the state’s Court of Justice. The arrest took place on Wednesday, with both the convicted man, who was 35 at the time of the crime, and the child's mother being detained shortly after the judge accepted an appeal from the Public Ministry that questioned the acquittal previously granted to the defendants.

The man had initially received a sentence of over nine years, alongside the child's mother, who was condemned for her failure to protect the victim. In a notable move, Judge Láuar deemed it necessary to reconsider the judgement due to the implications and public reaction surrounding the case. He emphasized the importance of rectifying judicial errors and highlighted the responsibility of the courts to uphold justice, quoting philosopher David Miller to underline the critical nature of the evaluation.

This decision marks a significant twist in the case, reflecting the court's responsiveness to community outrage and the complexities involved in dealing with sensitive cases of sexual assault. The implications of this case extend beyond the individual circumstances, as it points to ongoing societal issues regarding the protection of minors and the judicial system's handling of such serious allegations.