Chief of Staff removes advisor under investigation for rape.
Former mayor of Realeza, in the Southwest region, Eduardo André Gaievski has requested to be relieved of his position as special advisor to the Civil House; the Workers' Party member says he is the victim of a political setup by his adversaries in the region.
From Esmael's Blog - In an official statement, this Saturday (24), the Civil House of the Presidency of the Republic informed that the special advisor Eduardo André Gaievski, former mayor of Realeza, in the Southwest of Paraná, requested leave from his position “until the circumstances and veracity of the accusations are investigated”.
According to a report published by the magazine VejaGaievski is being investigated for the rape of vulnerable individuals. An inquiry, proceeding in secrecy at the city court, has gathered testimonies from alleged victims.
The now former advisor to the Chief of Staff swears his innocence and says he will prove that it is all a setup by his political adversaries in the region who fear him running for a seat in the Legislative Assembly.
Below is the full text of the official statement from the Civil House:
NOTE:
The Civil House of the Presidency of the Republic informs that, in view of a complaint against the civil servant Eduardo Gaievski, he has requested immediate leave from his duties until the circumstances and veracity of the accusations are investigated.
Brasilia, August 24, 2013