A 37-year-old Brazilian woman who spent more than a decade pretending to be a child, and lived with an unsuspecting foster family for over a year, was convicted of fraud and false identity, drawing a prison sentence of nearly two years. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was found guilty by the Court of Justice of […] The post Brazilian woman who posed as a child for 15 years convicted of fraud after deceiving foster family appeared first on American Almanac .
Has the legal case against Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira been resolved?
While the conviction stands, her defense lawyer, Lúcio Sousa, announced intentions to pursue all appropriate legal measures and appeals before the higher courts.
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What was the defense argument presented by lawyer Lúcio Sousa regarding the fraud charges?
Defense lawyer Lúcio Sousa argued that the actions did not meet the legal threshold for fraud because Oliveira did not gain any financial advantage, did not commit robbery or theft, and was a vulnerable person who had lived on the streets for more than 20 years.
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How long did Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira live with a foster family while posing as their daughter?
She lived with an unsuspecting foster family for 14 months before the scheme was discovered.
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Who was convicted of fraud and false identity in Brazil for pretending to be a child for 15 years?
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, a 37-year-old Brazilian woman, was found guilty by the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina in Brazil for fabricating her identity and age to pass herself off as a minor.
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A 37-year-old Brazilian woman who spent more than a decade pretending to be a child, and lived with an unsuspecting foster family for over a year, was convicted of fraud and false identity, drawing a prison sentence of nearly two years. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was found guilty by the Court of Justice of Santa Catarina in Brazil after authorities determined she had fabricated her identity and age to pass herself off as a minor. She had lived with a foster family for 14 months, posing as their daughter, before the scheme fell apart. The court sentenced her to one year, six months, and 10 days in prison, plus an additional four months and 18 days of detention, Fox News Digital reported . The conviction caps one of the more brazen…Open