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All defendants in the Saco Azul case, including former Benfica president Luís Filipe Vieira, were acquitted today, with the court citing doubts regarding the prosecution's case.
The article from Notícias ao Minuto covers several significant news stories related to Portugal. Key highlights include: 1. Alberto Carvalho: The Portuguese leader of schools in the U.S. has been suspended while under investigation. 2. Political Developments: The Chega party is facing scrutiny over allegations of providing transportation for emigrants to vote, with the CNE referring the complaint to the Public Ministry. 3. Legal News: Ricardo Salgado has decided not to appeal his eight-year prison sentence, and a new lawyer has been appointed for José Sócrates, who expressed disappointment at learning about it through the media. 4. Upcoming Events: The investiture of Seguro before Parliament is scheduled for March 9 at 10:00 AM. 5. Weather Alerts: The IPMA has warned of increased dust concentrations expected in Portugal during the first week of March. These stories reflect ongoing political, legal, and environmental issues in Portugal.
The lawyer had taken on the former prime minister's defence about a month and a half ago, after Pedro Delille abandoned Sócrates's legal representation in the case.
José Sócrates's lawyer will not attend court on Tuesday. José Preto was discharged from Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon on Thursday after a 12-day hospitalisation for pneumonia.
