The president of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Luiz Roberto Barroso, called the murder of judge Paulo Torres Pereira da Silva “cowardly”.
Silva, aged 69, was killed on Thursday night (19) in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the metropolitan region of Recife (PE).
“I became aware of the cowardly murder of judge Paulo Torres Pereira da Silva, who works at the first instance in Recife (PE). I spoke with the president of the state Court of Justice, who is in contact with the local authorities to quickly investigate the episode and punish those involved”, wrote the magistrate.
The judge, known as Paulão, had been working in the profession for 34 years and had also served as a substitute judge.
Barroso, who also holds the presidency of the National Council of Justice (CNJ), also said that he is in contact with authorities and that he hopes for a quick resolution of the case and punishment of the culprits.
The president of the Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJ-PE), Saulo Moreira, told CNN who will follow the investigations closely, hoping that the culprits are found and held accountable.
*Published by Pedro Jordão, from CNN in Sao Paulo
Source: CNN Brasil
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