Brazilian prosecutor sees clear graft indications against president
Source: International The News
July 3, 2017
SAO PAULO: Brazils top federal prosecutor said on Saturday that he took no pleasure in charging President Michel Temer with corruption, but given the clear indications of graft committed by the leader, there was no alternative.
Prosecutor General Rodrigo Janot said at an investigative journalism conference that he was in no rush to level new charges of racketeering and obstruction of justice against Temer. He said he wanted to investigate each allegation as thoroughly as possible. As long is there is ammunition, I will keep firing, Janot said. Until September 17, the power lies with me and I will maintain my own rhythm.
Janot said on Saturday there was still ample proof against Temer that will be revealed, which he did not include in the charging document against the president this week. If I included everything, the defense would say I had given all the evidence without giving them the right to defend themselves, he said. They would argue that the entire case should be annulled for that reason.
Janot, whose four-year mandate ends in September, made his most extensive public remarks yet since earlier this week charging Temer with accepting bribes. It is the first time a sitting Brazilian leader has faced criminal charges.
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