Court rejects lawsuit against Bolsonaro and Wal do Açaí for lack of evidence
Federal judge rejects administrative improbity action against Jair Bolsonaro and Wal do Açaí, citing lack of proof of intent and non-existence of public fund embezzlement.
TL;DR
- The 6th Federal Civil Court of the Federal District dismissed a lawsuit against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his ex-aide Walderice Santos da Conceição.
- The court found insufficient evidence of illicit enrichment or that the aide held a non-existent position.
- The Federal Public Ministry had alleged that Walderice Santos da Conceição, known as Wal do Açaí, performed private services while receiving public money.
- The judge based the decision on the lack of concrete proof and the requirement of proving intent (dolo) under the current administrative improbity law.
- Bolsonaro had previously denied the allegations, arguing that parliamentary aides can work outside of Brasília and that the aide was on vacation during a period she was reportedly not found at her post.