A court source revealed that a Brazilian judge suspended the preventive arrest of country music star Gusttavo Lima in connection with a money laundering investigation. The singer was granted a writ of habeas corpus to avoid jail time, according to a court staffer in Pernambuco state. Another judge had previously ordered Lima’s arrest for allegedly helping two people escape investigation, leading to almost two dozen other arrests. Lima’s attorneys expressed his satisfaction with the habeas corpus decision, criticizing the previous ruling that led to his arrest. With millions of followers on various platforms, Lima remains a popular figure despite the legal troubles. For more news on Latin America and the Caribbean, visit https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america.
Brazilian music star’s arrest order suspended during money laundering probe.
