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Trial of Rato police officers accused of torture begins today
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Trial of Rato police officers accused of torture begins today

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 05:52

The trial of two police officers from the Rato station, in Lisbon, began today at 9:30 am. The officers are accused of torture and rape crimes. The two security force members now face the court to answer the charges related to these crimes. The trial is taking place in the Portuguese capital, the location where the facts allegedly occurred.

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