Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Molotov Cocktail Attack on Porta dos FundosEduardo Fauzi Richard Cerquise has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for his role in the Molotov cocktail attack on the headquarters of the Brazilian comedy group Porta dos Fundos. The attack occurred on December 24, 2019, at the group's studio in the Humaitá neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
The sentence will be served initially in a semi-open regime. The presiding judge denied the defendant the right to appeal while free, ordering that his preventive detention be maintained.
According to the court's findings, Fauzi fled to Russia following the crime. He was extradited back to Brazil in 2022 to face the charges.
The attack on the Porta dos Fundos headquarters was widely condemned and drew significant public attention in Brazil. The comedy group is known for its satirical content and has a large following.