To continue investigating individuals accused of alleged irregularities involving Petrobras, the “Lava Jato” prosecutors in Paraná interpreted a decision to share evidence as if it were a declination of jurisdiction by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
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Operation Car Wash highlights a new generation of lawyers
The Operation Car Wash (Operação Lava-Jato) revolutionized the standards of criminal investigation in Brazil and brought forth a new generation of criminal lawyers, shifting the spotlight away from the old guard, primarily represented by the names that took the stage during the Mensalão trial. The most recent high-profile episode of Operation Car Wash involved a plea bargain negotiated by attorney Fernanda Tórtima.