Zambelli was convicted by the STF's First Panel in May 2025 to 10 years in prison under closed regime in Criminal Case 2428, for invading the National Council of Justice system and ideological falsification. The conviction was unanimous, with votes from ministers Alexandre de Moraes (rapporteur), Flávio Dino, Cristiano Zanin, Cármen Lúcia and Luiz Fux.
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"La Corte di Cassazione ha annullato senza rinvio la sentenza della Corte d'Appello di Roma che, lo scorso marzo, aveva accolto la richiesta del Brasile di estradare l'ex deputata federale"
The reasoning behind the Court of Cassation's decision has not yet been publicly disclosed. Eduardo Bolsonaro classified the release as "another defeat for Alexandre de Moraes" and claimed it would be the minister's "4th consecutive defeat" "outside Brazilian jurisdiction." ✓
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"Zambelli foi condenada na Ação Penal (AP) 2428 à pena de 10 anos de prisão em regime inicial fechado e à perda do mandato, pois a pena a ser cumprida em regime fechado ultrapassa 120 dias"
"O relator do caso, ministro Alexandre de Moraes, havia votado na sexta-feira (9) pela condenação, sendo acompanhado pelos ministros Flávio Dino, Cristiano Zanin e Cármen Lúcia. Embora já houvesse maioria para a decisão, restava o voto de Luiz Fux, que se manifestou nesta quarta (14), formando o placar de 5 a 0."
Zambelli was convicted by STF for invading CNJ system and ideological falsification
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Eduardo Bolsonaro has resided in the United States since 2025
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What are the Court of Cassation's legal grounds for annulling the extradition?
Why it's still unknown: The Italian Court of Cassation has not yet publicly disclosed the reasoning behind its decision to annul the extradition
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What are the other cases Eduardo Bolsonaro counts as Moraes' 'defeats' outside Brazilian jurisdiction?
Why it's still unknown: Eduardo Bolsonaro mentioned a '4-0 consecutive' score but did not specify what the other three cases would be
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What restrictions does Zambelli still face in Italy after her release?
Why it's still unknown: The Court of Cassation decision lacked details about possible precautionary measures or imposed restrictions
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What is the Brazilian government's official position on the defense's appeal?
Why it's still unknown: Sources mention that AGU defended maintaining the extradition, but do not report official reaction to the Court of Cassation decision