Trial begins of Rato police officers accused of torture and serious abuses

The trial of police officers from the Rato station, in Lisbon, who face charges of torture and serious abuses began. The first session took place at the Campus de Justiça, where statements from one of the accused officers were heard. During this initial session, the procedural calendar was also scheduled, with evidence production and final arguments set for November. The case involves allegations of ill-treatment practiced by police force members during the exercise of their duties.