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EDP case. Supreme reduces Pine Penalty from ten to eight years and six months in prison

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Briefings

The Supreme Court of Justice reduced Manuel Pinho's sentence from ten years to eight years and six months after he appealed his conviction for corruption. The court ruled that since Pinho had no prior criminal record and no new criminal behavior, the specific crime of corruption was not applicable, allowing for a lighter penalty while maintaining severe punishment. This decision occurred in October 2026, following a 2024 conviction by the Central Criminal Court of Lisbon in June 2024, with the appeal decision confirmed by the Lisbon Regional Court in April 2025.

Key points

• The Supreme Court of Justice reduced Manuel Pinho's sentence from ten years to eight years and six months after he appealed his conviction for corruption.
• The court ruled that since Pinho had no prior criminal record and no new criminal behavior, the specific crime of corruption was not applicable, allowing for a lighter penalty while maintaining severe punishment.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers the Supreme Court decision in October 2026, the appeal process, and the prior conviction in June 2024. The source does not provide details on the specific amount of the alleged €4.9 million transfer, the exact nature of the projects benefiting from the funds, or the precise circumstances of Pinho's family integration and social reintegration.

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