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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa comments on accusations in the twins case

The former President reaffirms the importance of the law in response to accusations against his son Nuno in the twins case.

28 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, former President of the Republic, stated that "nobody is above the Constitution and the Law" while commenting on the investigation related to the twins case. His son, Nuno, is one of the accused in the proceedings, which prompted Marcelo to publicly address the situation.

The former President expressed his support for the independence of the judicial system, reiterating that the law must be respected by all. "Nobody is above the law" was one of the highlighted statements from Marcelo, who also conveyed his indifference towards personal interventions in the treatment of the children involved in the case.

The controversy escalated when it was revealed that Nuno Rebelo de Sousa had sent emails to his father asking for help, complicating the family situation. Marcelo has denied any interventions, defending the autonomy of justice in the process involving his son.

In addition to the legal issue, Marcelo confirmed that it is a "painful situation" not to have spoken to his son for three years. This adds an emotional layer to the context of his statement about legality and its personal implications.

The Public Prosecutor's accusation not only links Nuno Rebelo de Sousa to the twins case but has also placed the former President in a delicate position, as his public image is now affected by these circumstances.

Marcelo's approach to the situation seems to focus on defending the Constitution and legal norms, while simultaneously dealing with the pain of a prolonged family separation. The situation continues to attract media and public attention.

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