Reuters reported three hours ago that a spokeswoman at the Supreme Court stated that president of the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) is expected to decide the case on today, despite the court being in a holiday recess.
Brazzil Magazine reports Mendes is expected to rule on two writs of mandamus filed last Friday, one by the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) and the other by attorneys for David Goldman.
Both filings ask the highest court that the child be turned over immediately to his American father.
Mendes is on duty during this Christmas judicial recess, thus, according to a spokeperson, it is his duty to review both of the mandamus, The AGU has warned that continuing to keep Sean in Brazil is a violation of international commitments that can generate penalties against Brazil.
Wait a second: About 5 PM, The AP reports that the decision will not come until tomorrow.
The Today Show: December 22, 2009: David Goldman: "This is not a custody case, this is an abduction case." I could not agree more.
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I'm tired to be ashamed with my country. I do cross my fingers to see Mr. Goldman reunited with his son as soon as possible.
Posted by: Paulo Franca - PLAFstudies.com | 12/21/2009 at 01:55 PM
Thank you Paulo for your post. I, too, hope to see David and Sean Goldman reunited as soon as possible.
Posted by: Jeanne M Hannah | 12/21/2009 at 02:08 PM
I have always wanted to travel to Brazil. Tales of the Amazon jungle, and Brazil's wonderful festivals have enthralled me since I was a child. And I still want to go!
But this international incident of child abduction has given me pause. That being said-I have faith in the Brazilian justice system. It is only ONE wealthy, well-connected family that has held justice up-and I hope this week the Brazilian Supreme Court says that enough is enough. Thank you Ms. Hannah for keeping us updated-I especially enjoyed reading the translate transcripts from Judge Rafael Pinto's decisions back in June. HE clearly has his head screwed on right-go Judge Pinto! I hope that once this case when it is resolved hopefully in David and Sean's favor that the Brazilian will take a good hard look at the way this played out-and take steps to see that this never happens again.
The Hague treaty should be respected to the letter by all the partie who signed it-including Brazil. Sean should have been returned to his TRUE father within days of his mother's tragic demise. It should never ever have been allowed to go this far. A less-connected, less wealthy family would have NEVER been allowed to get away with what that wicked step-father and the maternal grandparents are getting away with. Never. This is about power-and corruption.
Posted by: Meg Tudor | 12/22/2009 at 08:59 AM
Thank you Meg for your post. Let's hope that today's ruling sends David Goldman home with Sean.
Posted by: Jeanne M Hannah | 12/22/2009 at 09:38 AM