São Paulo court condemns Corinthians fan for the death of a Palmeiras fan 14 years ago

In 2012, rival fans clashed on Avenida Inajar de Souza, North Zone of São Paulo, before a game between Corinthians and Palmeiras. The confrontation became known as the Battle of Inajar. According to the police, Corinthians ambushed Palmeiras residents using iron bars, pieces of wood and fireworks. André Lezo and Guilherme Moreira died from head injuries.

Ten defendants were tried. The jurors found Carlos Roberto de Brito Junior, aged 43, guilty of the death of Guilherme, aged 19. Carlos Alberto was sentenced to 16 years and 4 months in prison. The defense did not comment. The jury also convicted Mário Batista, 46, of qualified brawl - for having participated in the fight. But he will not serve time because the crime has expired. No one was convicted of the death of André Lezo,

The Public Prosecutor's Office requested the acquittal of eight other defendants, as it understood that there was insufficient evidence of their involvement in the crime. All defendants had pleaded not guilty.

Today's decision does not end the investigation into this confrontation. There is another case in which nine Palmeiras fans are accused of criminal association. According to the São Paulo Court of Justice, the date for this trial has not yet been set.