Reading of the ruling in the Vórtex case scheduled for December

The Tribunal da Feira has scheduled the reading of the verdict in the Vórtex case for December 21, after multiple delays. This case involves corruption linked to the Espinho City Hall and two former mayors, Miguel Reis and Pinto Moreira. The trial began on September 5, 2024, focusing on real estate projects worth millions. The prosecution has charged eight defendants, including the two mayors, with various corruption-related offenses. The prosecution seeks prison sentences ranging from five to nine years for the former mayors. Both Reis and businessman Francisco Pessegueiro were previously in preventive detention but have since been released.