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National Director of PJ Stands by Statements in Rui Pinto Trial
The director of PJ reaffirmed his statements in the trial of Rui Pinto, while the Minister of Justice expressed confidence in his actions despite recent searches.
The national director of the Judicial Police (PJ), Carlos Cabreiro, confirmed that he stands by everything he declared during the trial of Rui Pinto. This information was reported by RTP, which also indicated that Cabreiro does not intend to resign.
Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice expressed her confidence in Carlos Cabreiro and assured that the recent searches conducted at PJ do not compromise this trust. This position was echoed in various publications, including RTP and Observador.
In response to the searches, the minister defended the autonomy of the Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate, emphasizing that all legal procedures must be followed without interference.
Moreover, the minister stated that the actions of PJ and the management of the entity are being analyzed seriously, and that the integrity of the institution must be preserved during the process.
The searches at PJ came amid a delicate context where trust in institutions and their leadership is being tested. The clarifications provided by Cabreiro and the defense presented by the minister were highlighted by various media outlets.
The minister also addressed other topics, including alerts from Danish intelligence services about potential attacks from Russia, although this issue is not directly related to the current situation at PJ.