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Family of Odair Moniz appeals court decision seeking effective sentence

The family of Odair Moniz requests a review of the sentence given to the PSP officer for an effective penalty.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The family of Odair Moniz has filed an appeal following the court's decision, which suspended the three-and-a-half-year sentence imposed on Bruno Pinto, a PSP officer. The family believes that, considering the proven facts of the case, the sentence should be reviewed for an increase in penalty and that the officer should serve an effective sentence.

In addition to the request for an effective sentence, the family is also seeking an increase in the awarded compensation. This appeal is based on the conviction that the initial decision does not reflect the seriousness of the situation and the consequences for the victim.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has also filed an appeal regarding the same court decision, expressing dissatisfaction with the imposed sentence. The situation raises questions about the officer's responsibility for his actions.

Bruno Pinto is expected to return to duty soon, despite the ongoing legal dispute and the appeals made by the family and the Public Prosecutor's Office.

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