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The waste consisted of various materials including electronic components, plastics, fragments of electronic circuit boards, and crushed glass.
Eleven of the defendants, including three companies, are charged with a crime of money laundering, and another is facing a charge of breach of trust.
Fernando Valente's defence team is calling for the return of the 89,000 euros that were seized from him as part of the judicial proceedings.
Acquitted in July of the pregnant woman's murder, Fernando Valente is still awaiting a decision from the Porto Court of Appeal. The defence alleges “abuse of rights” regarding the retention of the money found under the mattress.
Fernando Valente's defence team is calling for the return of the 89,000 euros that were seized from him as part of the judicial proceedings.
Sara Silva claimed that her sister was deceived and imagined a future with Valente. Manuel provided an alibi for his son on the night of the murder.
First part of 'Investigação CM' for this Monday, March 30, 2026.
Fernando Valente was acquitted by the jury of all crimes he had been charged with.
Mónica Silva's family has appealed the Aveiro Court's decision and is seeking a new trial. The Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting a 25-year prison sentence for Fernando Valente.
The Public Prosecution Service filed an opinion this Tuesday, during the appeal process, stating there is evidence that he killed the pregnant woman from Murtosa, Mónica Silva.
The facts were reported to the Judicial Court of Aveiro.
