Duarte Lima begins to be tried this Thursday for the murder of Rosalina Ribeiro

The trial of former PSD deputy Duarte Lima for the murder of Rosalina Ribeiro begins this Thursday, with Lima expected to remain silent after identifying himself. The court will also hear testimony from Rosemary Espinola, a close friend of Ribeiro. Lima's defense argues that the murder charge has expired under Brazilian law, as he is 70 years old. The case dates back to December 2009 when Ribeiro was shot and found dead, allegedly over a €5.2 million transfer to Lima's account. The prosecution claims Lima killed Ribeiro after she refused to sign a document regarding the funds, while Lima insists the money was for services rendered. The trial has faced multiple delays due to witness notifications and missing recordings from Brazil.