Councilor is suspected of exiting the ballot box during voting in Juiz de Fora

Councilor Jefferson da Silva Januário is suspected of holding a poll this Sunday (4) in Juiz de Fora. He was allegedly caught distributing saints.

When contacted by the report, the parliamentarian, known as Negro Bússola, said by telephone that he would not comment on what happened.

The Regional Electoral Court investigates the complaint. Judge Marcelo Alexandre do Valle Thomaz stated that, for now, there is nothing concrete.

If the complaint is confirmed, the councilor will be held liable for an electoral crime. The maximum punishment provided for in this case is the loss of office.

In addition to this case, the municipality registered 2 other complaints of irregular advertising. The judge assessed the case as calm and without major incidents.

A video received by TV Integração shows an alleged practice of exit polls during the 1st round of voting in Juiz de Fora. this Sunday (4).

The images show councilor Jefferson da Silva Januário, known as Negro Bússola (PV), allegedly distributing cards to voters on Rua Joaquim Agostinho Moreira, in the Santa Efigênia neighborhood, in the South Zone of the city. See the video above.

When contacted, the councilor said over the phone that he would not comment.

The Regional Electoral Court (TRE) informed that it received the complaint and that it will be investigated. "We received the video and we are carrying out the investigation. For now, we have nothing concrete", said electoral judge Marcelo Alexandre do Valle Thomaz.

If the complaint is confirmed, the councilor will be held liable for an electoral crime, and the maximum penalty is loss of office.

In addition to this case, two other complaints were made throughout the day, both of irregular advertising. "It was a very peaceful day, without major complications. Everything went as expected", concluded the judge.