Jefferson Paz da Costa

Jefferson Paz da Costa was a 22-year-old young man tragically killed by a prison officer in 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. He was an innocent victim caught in a violent situation, having been executed while the officer pursued a motorcycle theft, despite having no involvement in the crime. His death sparked significant public outcry and legal battles for justice, culminating in a recent ruling by the Tribunal de Justiça do Rio, which condemned the state to pay compensation to his family.