Brazilian PRF Officers Convicted for Killing Genivaldo Santos on December 7

Dec 9, 2024, 10:46 AM

Three former federal highway police officers in Brazil, Paulo Rodolpho Lima Nascimento, William de Barros Noia, and Kleber Nascimento Freitas, have been convicted for the killing of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in Sergipe. The incident occurred during a police stop in which Santos was confined in a police vehicle and exposed to tear gas, leading to his death by asphyxiation. The officers, who were part of the PRF, were found guilty of torture and triple-qualified homicide. The conviction was announced on December 7, 2024. The case has drawn significant attention due to its severity and the nature of the actions by law enforcement officers.