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Henry Borel case: fifth day of jury for Jairo and Monique begins

Por Equipe Editorial CifraNET · 29/05/2026

The II Rio de Janeiro Jury Court resumed, at 9:25 am this Friday (29), the trial of Jairo Souza Santos Júnior, Dr. Jairinho, and Monique Medeiros. The session marks the fifth day of hearings into the death of boy Henry Borel, which occurred in March 2021.

The defendants are accused of triple homicide, torture, coercion during the process and procedural fraud.

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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. - Reproduction

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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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Retrospect of hearings and testimonies
The trial schedule follows the instruction phase in plenary with the testimony of witnesses listed by the prosecution and defenses.

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On the fourth day of the session, the court heard scathing reports from an ex-stepdaughter and an ex-girlfriend of Jairinho.

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The young woman, now 18 years old, detailed episodes of violence suffered in her childhood, including successive drownings in a swimming pool and physical attacks.

Previously, the jury followed the testimonies of the delegates responsible for the investigation and experts from the Instituto Médico-Legal (IML).

The technical evidence presented showed that the 23 injuries found on Henry's body were incompatible with the thesis of a domestic accident supported by the defendants' lawyers.

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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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Monique Medeiros at a hearing to hear witnesses in the process regarding the death of the boy Henry Borel - Photo: MARCOS PORTO/AGÊNCIA O DIA/AGÊNCIA O DIA/ESTADÃO CONTEÚDO

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Monique Medeiros at a hearing to hear witnesses in the process regarding the death of the boy Henry Borel - Photo: MARCOS PORTO/AGÊNCIA O DIA/AGÊNCIA O DIA/ESTADÃO CONTEÚDO

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel and accused of omission in her son's death, installed an electronic ankle bracelet and was placed under house arrest, as established by the courts - CNN

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel and accused of omission in her son's death, installed an electronic ankle bracelet and was placed under house arrest, as established by the courts - CNN

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Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel and accused of omission in her son's death, installed an electronic ankle bracelet and was placed under house arrest, as established by the courts - CNN

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Arrest of former councilor Dr. Jairinho in the Henry Borel Case - ESTADÃO CONTÚDO

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Former councilor Jairo Souza Santos Júnior, known as Jairinho, in a hearing at the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro, in the center of Rio de Janeiro - Photo: PAULO CARNEIRO/PHOTOPRESS/ESTADÃO CONTEÚDO

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Dr. Jairinho, boyfriend of Monique Medeiros da Costa e Silva, mother of the boy Henry Borel, after giving a statement about the death of the 4-year-old boy - Tânia Rêgo/Agência Brasil

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Dynamics of the Jury Court
The fate of Jairinho and Monique will be decided by the Sentencing Council, made up of seven jurors drawn from ordinary citizens.

The session is chaired by judge Elizabeth Machado Louro, and the prosecution's expectation is that the trial will last for a period of seven to ten days, given the complexity of the case.

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According to the Public Ministry's complaint, Jairinho had caused the fatal injuries to the child, while Monique had remained silent in the face of the attacks to preserve her relationship with the then councilor.

Next stages of the trial
The procedural rite still provides for the hearing of remaining witnesses before the official interrogation of the defendants and the final oral debates between defense and prosecution.

If the jurors decide to convict with a sentence of more than 15 years, the Court may order the immediate arrest of the accused while still in court.

Source: CNN