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In 2024, the philosopher Manon Garcia took a sabbatical and attended the trial in the Pelicot case. 'Living with Men' uses this particular horror as the starting point for a comprehensive and incisive analysis.

The defence asks for conditions to be put in place so that Fernando Madureira can be present at the hearing on the 21st.

The Court of Appeal has ruled that Ricardo Salgado must indeed be tried in the BESA case, Sic Notícias reports. This follows the court’s rejection of an appeal lodged by the former banker’s defence that cited the defendant’s state of health. According to the ruling to which Sic had access, the judges argue ...

The judges say a new medical expert assessment will only be necessary if Salgado is sentenced to a prison term.
The former prime minister's lawyer, José Preto, was hospitalised for 12 days and is at home, saying he has not fully recovered.
The defence questions the credibility of Francisco Pessegueiro, who admitted to having lied about handing over €50,000 to Miguel Reis, and criticises the Public Prosecutor's Office for accepting a 'liar' as evidence.

A lawyer representing Maria Adelaide Monteiro asked the court to excuse Sócrates's mother from attending court. The right to refuse and health reasons were cited to justify the request.
