Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killing
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Luyara Franco, daughter of late councilwoman Marielle Franco, and her aunt Anielle Franco give a press conference at the Supreme Court before the start of the first day of trial of those accused of ordering Marielle's murder, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco attends the first day of trial of those accused of ordering the murder of her sister, councilwoman Marielle Franco, at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)Judge Alexandre de Moraes attends the first day of trial of those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)Judge Flavio Dino, center top, presides over the first day of trial of those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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Luyara Franco, daughter of late councilwoman Marielle Franco, and her aunt Anielle Franco give a press conference at the Supreme Court before the start of the first day of trial of those accused of ordering Marielle's murder, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)