Summary:
Évora Court acquits all six defendants in the Borba landslide case.
The landslide on Municipal Road (EM) 255 resulted in five deaths.
Public Prosecutor's Office plans to appeal the court's decision.
The case raises significant questions about safety regulations and infrastructure management.
Court Acquits All Defendants in Borba Landslide Case
On February 21, 2025, the Évora Court made a significant ruling, acquitting all six defendants involved in the tragic Borba landslide that occurred on the Municipal Road (EM) 255, which resulted in five fatalities. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions across the nation.
Five people died in the landslide
Photo: Rui Cambraia / Archive
The Public Prosecutor's Office announced plans to appeal this decision, indicating ongoing legal battles ahead. The case has highlighted issues surrounding safety regulations and infrastructure management in the region, raising questions about accountability in such catastrophic events. As the community mourns the loss of life, the implications of this ruling will likely reverberate throughout Portugal's legal and political landscape.
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