Hundreds demonstrated in Lisbon’s city center today protesting the suspended sentence given to the police officer convicted in the shooting death of Odair Moniz. The protest was organized by the “Vida Justa” (Just Life) movement, advocating for justice and accountability. Demonstrators expressed outrage over the court’s decision, which they perceive as lenient. The case centers around the 2019 shooting of Odair Moniz, a young man of Cabo Verdean descent, during a police intervention. The suspended sentence means the officer will not serve time in prison. Protest organizers and participants are calling for a review of the sentence and broader police reform. The demonstration proceeded peacefully, though it highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding police conduct and racial justice issues in Portugal.