Haddad's Driver Testifies to Police Approach, Denies Abuse of Power Claim

Alessandro Caseri, the driver for Fernando Haddad, has reaffirmed details of a police encounter that occurred on the night of November 11, during a statement to the Civil Police on Monday. Caseri confirmed he was approached by military police officers while driving Haddad's vehicle. However, he stated to investigators that he does not plan to accuse the officers of abuse of power, despite the circumstances.

Caseri's account directly contradicts statements from the Secretariat of Public Security and Governor Tarcísio de Freitas. These officials had previously asserted that no police approach took place, citing police car records and camera footage as evidence. The driver detailed three specific instances during the alleged encounter. Initially, while Haddad was still in the car, Caseri reported that police officers passed by and shone a "spotlight" on the passengers. Later, after dropping Haddad off at his residence, Caseri claims a police vehicle pulled alongside his on Avenida Moreira Guimarães, near the Detran, and the officers stared intently before driving away.

The third alleged interaction occurred near a hotel on Rua Joinville. Feeling uneasy, Caseri reported stopping his vehicle near security cameras. He stated that a police car overtook him, and he perceived one of the officers mouthing the phrase "olha o carro" (look at the car). Caseri asserted that these actions made him suspicious and led him to believe he might be subjected to a police stop.

Caseri emphasized that he has no political affiliations with Haddad and reported the incident only to a campaign aide. His testimony provides a different narrative from official sources, detailing a series of perceived intimidating actions by the police.