The Lisbon Criminal Court has acquitted Rui Pinto of all 241 crimes in the second 'Football Leaks' trial. The judges declared the Public Prosecutor's indictment invalid, criticizing the judicial system for subjecting the defendant to multiple trials for the same facts and failing to respect his human dignity.
Rui Pinto acquitted of all 241 charges
Wednesday, 29 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Rui Pinto is a Portuguese computer hacker and whistleblower best known for founding the Football Leaks website, which exposed financial irregularities in professional football. He has been involved in multiple legal proceedings in Portugal, including a recent acquittal by the Lisbon Criminal Court regarding unauthorized access to emails from various organizations.
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