The trial of the two police officers from the Rato police station, in Lisbon, will take place behind closed doors. The confirmation was given by lawyer Filipa Duarte Gonçalves, who represents one of the officers who is in preventive detention. The start of the trial was scheduled for 09:30.
The two police officers are accused of torture and rape crimes. According to the Public Prosecutor's indictment, the crimes allegedly occurred between July 2024 and March, although the article text appears to be incomplete and does not present the full date.
The trial is taking place at the Lisbon Court, with the sessions being held without public attendance. Filipa Duarte Gonçalves told journalists at the court entrance that the sessions would proceed without public attendance.



