Pele’s son gets 33 years for money laundering

A Brazilian judge sentenced the son of football legend Pele to 33 years in prison after finding him guilty of laundering money for a drug gang.

Pele’s son gets 33 years for money laundering
Wed, 04 Jun, 2014 - 01:00
Adriana Gomez, Sao Paulo

Judge Suzana Pereira said Edson Cholbi do Nascimento must surrender his passport to the court this week.

She said the 43-year-old can remain free as he appeals, which can take years in Brazil.

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