Portugal’s Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of João Lopes, a former GNR officer convicted of assaulting immigrants in Odemira. Lopes is currently serving a six-year, nine-month prison sentence after being filmed beating victims during raids, with evidence uncovered through police investigation. The court confirmed that his detention is lawful and justified, dismissing his request for release. The case highlights ongoing issues within the GNR, as reports indicate that between 2014 and 2023, 74 officers were convicted of serious crimes, with many still in service or dismissed.