The Supreme Court of Justice (Supremo Tribunal de Justiça or STJ) has rejected appeals from four members of the No Name Boys fan group. The individuals were convicted of serious crimes including aggravated robbery, assault, and aggravated rape linked to violent clashes between football supporters in 2022.
Supreme Court upholds convictions for No Name Boys members
Wednesday, 8 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The STJ is the Supreme Court of Justice (Supremo Tribunal de Justiça), Portugal's highest court for ordinary criminal and civil matters (separate from the Constitutional Court). Its rulings, such as the recent rejection of a habeas corpus request in the João Lopes case, are final within the ordinary-court system and can affect ongoing criminal appeals.
4 sources
- Supreme Court upholds convictions of No Name Boys membersdn.pt ·
- Supreme Court denies appeal from No Name Boys in rape caseobservador.pt ·
- Supreme Court of Justice rejects appeal from No Name Boys members in rape casertp.pt ·
- Supreme Court rejects appeal from No Name Boys members in rape casepublico.pt ·
