Court rejects lawsuit against Bolsonaro and Wal do Açaí
Bolsonaro questioned the press coverage about Wal do Açaí and contested the accusations that the former aide held a fictitious position.
TL;DR
- Federal Court of the Federal District dismissed an administrative improbity action against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his ex-aide Walderice Santos da Conceição.
- The judge cited insufficient evidence from the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office to prove a fictitious position or misuse of public funds.
- The prosecutor's office had sought the conviction of both for administrative improbity and reimbursement of R$ 280,273.44.
- The judge noted that parliamentary aides are not required to work exclusively at the Chamber of Deputies in Brasília.
- The investigation alleged Walderice did not perform duties related to Bolsonaro's mandate and instead provided private services.
- The court considered the Supreme Court's ruling that administrative improbity requires proof of intent (dolo).