The Regional Federal Court of the 3rd Region in Brazil has upheld a six-year prison sentence for Argentine actor Juan Darthés, rejecting defense appeals in a case involving the sexual abuse of actress Thelma Fardin.
Key points
- The court confirmed the sentence for aggravated sexual abuse, ruling that the facts and evidence of the 2009 incident are established.
- Juan Darthés will serve the sentence in a semi-open prison regime, which allows for daytime work or study.
- The legal proceedings, which began with a public denunciation in 2018, spanned eight years.
- Thelma Fardin and Amnesty International characterized the ruling as a significant step for gender-sensitive justice.
Why it matters
The finalization of this high-profile case marks a significant legal precedent in Brazil regarding the prosecution of sexual violence against minors and the application of gender-perspective judicial standards.
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