Henry Borel case: Jairinho maintains defense after "threat" from Bangu 1; understand

Former councilor Jairo Souza Santos Júnior, Dr. Jairinho, reversed his decision to dismiss his defense team this Monday morning (25), during the opening of the trial by the Jury Court in Rio de Janeiro.

The change of stance occurred after the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) requested his transfer to the Bangu 1 maximum security prison, on the grounds that the defendant was using maneuvers to delay the process.

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Attempted postponement and MP's reaction
At the beginning of the session, Jairinho claimed that it would be "impossible" to be judged due to the health condition of his main lawyer, Fabiano Lopes, who recently suffered a heart attack.

The defendant stated that he did not have enough time to align strategies with the other members of the panel and asked for the jury to be postponed.

In response, the prosecutor in the case classified the attitude as an attempt to "not want to face reality" and highlighted that the defense has been following the case for years.

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Faced with the possibility of suspension, the MP asked that Jairinho be removed from Bangu 8, a unit intended for prisoners with higher education and a media profile, and sent to Bangu 1, a place of isolation for criminal leaders and highly dangerous inmates.

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Monique Medeiros cries after receiving provisional release in trial for her son's death - CNN Brasil

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Jairinho, Henry Borel's stepfather, on trial over child's death - CNN Brasil

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel, on trial for her own son's death - CNN Brasil

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Jairinho, Henry Borel's stepfather, on trial over child's death - CNN Brasil

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel, on trial for her own son's death - CNN Brasil

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Upon arrival at the Jury Court, Henry Borel's father, Leniel Borel, expressed a mix of gratitude, anxiety and a strong plea for justice. He highlighted that the trial is not just about his son's name, but about "how much Brazil is willing to protect its children" - Camille Barbosa - CNN Brasil

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Judge in trial of Monique Medeiros and Jairinho over the death of Henry Borel - CNN Brasil

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The Sentencing Council was defined at the beginning of the trial of Monique Medeiros and Dr. Jairinho in Rio de Janeiro - CNN

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Cristiano Medina, acts as a lawyer and assistant to the prosecution, representing the interests of Leniel Borel (father of the victim) - CNN Brasil

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The legal team seeks the defendant's acquittal, supporting the thesis that Monique was in an abusive relationship with Jairinho and that he had a profile of victimizing people like her - CNN Brasil

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The former councilor's lawyers deny the attacks and defend the thesis that the death was accidental - CNN Brasil

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Former Rio de Janeiro councilor and former doctor, Jairo Souza Santos Júnior, was the child's stepfather and is identified by investigations as the author of the physical attacks that caused Henry's death.

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel, is answering for the crime based on the relevant omission, because, according to the prosecution, she was aware of the torture suffered by her son and consented to the situation. - Jaqueline Frizon/CNN

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Evaluation of the judge and reconstitution of the panel

Judge Elizabeth Machado Louro, head of the II Jury Court, reinforced that society cannot be held "hostage" to procedural interruptions.

After a break from work and consultation with his lawyers, Jairinho decided to reconstitute part of his defense. Of the approximately 20 professionals who worked on the case, he chose to keep four names to continue the trial.

With the decision, the Sentencing Council, made up of five men and two women, was officially installed to analyze the accusations.

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Accusations and context of the crime

Jairinho and his ex-wife, Monique Medeiros, are on trial for the death of Henry Borel, aged 4, which occurred in March 2021. Both face charges of triple homicide, torture, coercion during the process and procedural fraud.

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Henry Borel celebrating his 4th birthday, in May 2020 - Photo: Personal Archive

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Henry Borel, aged 4, died on March 8 - Reproduction

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Leniel Borel in the documentary "Henry Borel Case, The Mark of Evil" - Disclosure

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image of Henry Borel in action in honor of Children's Day - Disclosure/Leniel Borel

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On the left Dr. Jairinho, on the right Monique Medeiros with her son Henry Borel - Arte/CNN

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According to the IML report, the child suffered 23 injuries and died from internal bleeding caused by blunt action, discarding the initial version of a domestic accident presented by the defendants.

Source: CNN