Sérgio Moro: I had the opportunity; I visited them. In fact, in my state, Paraná, I visited people transferred from Brasília, and they were absolutely simple, humble people who had never committed any wrongdoing in their lives.
Sérgio Moro: And, in the logic of the crowd, at the wrong moment they lost control and committed acts they should not have committed, which would never justify two years in pretrial detention, three years in pretrial detention, or longer final sentences of 14 or 16 years.
Regarding the alleged masterminds... First, I do not believe there is any evidence linking January 8 to the discussions that took place in November or December 2022.
Sérgio Moro: And there is a higher principle of our criminal procedure which is the principle of reasonable doubt.
Sérgio Moro: Was there, in fact, an attempt, or did it remain only in the realm of contemplation?