The defense lawyer of psychic João Teixeira de Faria, known as João de Deus, 76, is expected today (Dec. 17) to file a request for habeas corpus to reverse the medium’s preventive detention, with no defined duration, into house arrest with bracelet use.
The Supreme Court granted a partial imprisonment benefit Tuesday (Oct. 28) to José Dirceu, a former Chief of Staff who was convicted for his role in the “mensalão” corruption scandal.
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