Mar 10 • 00:17 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Father is sentenced to compensate his son after ordering the murder of the boy's mother in RO

A Brazilian man was sentenced to pay R$ 150,000 in damages to his son after orchestrating the murder of the child's mother, along with additional financial penalties.

In a significant ruling by the Tribunal de Justiça de Rondônia, a man has been ordered to pay R$ 150,000 for moral damages to his son following his conviction for the murder of the child's mother. The case dates back to June 2015 when the mother was killed, leaving her three-year-old son behind. The court's decision highlights the severe consequences of the man's actions, as he not only faces hefty financial penalties but also a 25-year prison sentence for the crime of feminicide.

Additionally, the court has mandated that the father pay a monthly pension equivalent to two-thirds of the minimum wage, which is to be backdated to the time of the crime and will continue until the son reaches 24 years of age. By the time the child reaches 24, the accumulated value of the pension will exceed R$ 130,000. This aspect of the judgment aims to provide long-term support for the child, emphasizing the court's recognition of the financial and emotional impact the crime has had on the victim's family.

The ruling illustrates not only the legal ramifications for the perpetrator but also the emotional weight of the crime, as he attended his ex-partner's funeral and feigned grief despite orchestrating the very act that led to her death. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of domestic violence and the measures courts can take to ensure that justice is served, especially for the surviving family members affected by such tragedies.

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