Italian court denies health risk, cites possibility of escape, and upholds Zambelli's detention.

247 - Brazilian congresswoman Carla Zambelli (PL-SP), currently on leave, will remain in prison in Italy after a third court hearing. The decision was made by the Italian courts after a detailed analysis of Zambelli's medical report. Zambelli has been detained in Rome since July 29th. The court also cited the risk of Zambelli fleeing to avoid extradition to Brazil. The most recent hearing, held on Wednesday (27th), included the participation of the court's expert, Edy Febi, who stated via videoconference that there is no incompatibility between the congresswoman's state of health and maintaining her imprisonment. Experts indicate that the extradition process could take up to a year, according to... UOL.

The medical report, which is 19 pages long, attests that the congresswoman's health conditions allow her to remain in the Rebibbia women's penitentiary in Rome. Furthermore, there are no impediments to Zambelli's eventual transfer to Brazil, if necessary. The congresswoman fled to Italy after being sentenced to ten years in prison by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in a unanimous decision by the First Panel, concerning the case of the hacking of the National Council of Justice's (CNJ) systems.

Zambelli's defense, led by lawyer Fabio Pagnozzi, argues that the parliamentarian's clinical condition makes her continued imprisonment in a closed regime unsustainable. The request for release or house arrest was made during the extradition process. According to an expert report commissioned by the defense, Zambelli presents "serious psychiatric and neurological illnesses" and requires "continuous multidisciplinary support." This report, however, does not correspond to the examination carried out by the Italian Justice system.

The expert report by the Italian court revealed that, although Zambelli suffers from depressive disorders and has sleep-related difficulties, no self-harming behaviors have been observed since the beginning of her detention. Furthermore, the parliamentarian appeared lucid and competent during clinical interviews. The document also highlights that regular psychiatric monitoring has been carried out, and that Zambelli's illnesses are compatible with the prison regime, with necessary treatments being able to be administered within the prison. The expert also assured that a possible air transfer to Brazil is feasible, provided that medical guidelines are followed.

The decision to conduct the medical examination was made during a hearing on August 13, after Zambelli reported feeling unwell in court and was seen by a doctor from the Italian national health system. At that time, the judges requested clarification on the MP's current clinical condition, the necessary treatments, the possibility of carrying out the therapies within the prison system, and the feasibility of an air transfer without risk of serious consequences.