Toulouse have announced the signing of Brazilian defender William Matheus on a four-year deal. The 24-year-old moves to the Ligue 1 outfit from Cianorte FC and will be tied to Alain Casanova's side until June 2018. "William Matheus Da Silva, 24, has signed a four-year contract with Toulouse after passing his medical," read a statement on the club's official website. Matheus, who can play at left-back or centre-half, began his professional career with Figueirense and has played for nine clubs in his homeland. Inefficiency of the police and the courts destroys faith in democratic institutions DIRCEU PORTUGAL/AEPolice inspect cells at Cianorte jail, Paraná State, after prisoners escapeDIRCEU PORTUGAL/AE EDUARDO NICOLAU / AEMilitary Police search and question young men at random on Rio Branco Avenue in central São Paulo in 2006EDUARDO NICOLAU / AE CAROL CARQUEJEIRO/FOLHAPRESS Detainee at the station  house’s modular jail in the neighborhood of Novo Horizonte, municipality of Serra, Espírito Santo State, in 2006CAROL CARQUEJEIRO/FOLHAPRESS BRUNO MIRANDA / FOLHAPRESS Staff member at work amidst piles of court documents in a records office at the São Paulo State Supreme CourtBRUNO MIRANDA / FOLHAPRESS “Technical evidence is always subject to error everything is centered on evidence and oral testimony although what predominates in documents is the law of silence which increases the production of inconsistent evidence,” the researcher states We also do not find the predictability that is expected in properly functioning legal systems “It’s very common to catch the defense and the prosecution using moral portraits of those involved – something of an extrajudicial nature – in an attempt to influence rulings and sentences A reversal of the burden of truth is also common the state must prove the guilt of the accused by bringing together solid material evidence the accused often bears the burden of proving his innocence although he doesn’t have the same resources as the state.” The sociologist believes it is difficult to know whether faith in public safety institutions has been shaken because faith in all institutions seems to have been lost “This is why the central goal in public safety concerns should be to curtail impunity This doesn’t imply punishing criminals more harshly but reinforcing the certainty that punishment will come There’s no need for stiffer sentences or even a broader definition of heinous crimes We have to increase the chances that someone who has committed a criminal act will be identified he should really go to prison,” asserts sociologist Flavio Sapori of the Center for Studies and Research in Public Safety of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Cepesp-PUC/MG) and author of Segurança pública no Brasil: desafios e perspectivas (Public safety in Brazil: challenges and outlook) (2007) Sapori feels that impunity is the fundamental weak point in the Brazilian criminal justice system “Targets of criminal action have broadened but the system’s ability to prevent crime has not kept pace with these trends I’m using impunity in the sense of a low degree of certainty that someone will be punished and not a belief that the punishment will be too lax,” Sapori observes This is what spurs the continued calls for stiffer sentences as well as the debate about lowering the age of criminal responsibility “Every society has to decide who its young people are – that is whether someone who can legally drive should be sent to prison or not – but many misunderstandings have to be corrected before any decision is made,” says Adorno One fallacy is that crime is on the rise among minors What has increased is the cruelty of the crimes committed by young people which is something that needs to be investigated.” Another issue is the prison to which these teens would be sent the criminal gang First Command of the Capital (PCC) is in control of Brazilian prisons as well as of the minutest aspects of prisoner behavior the more the PCC profits from the rooming houses and commerce inside these institutions and nearby You can’t simply throw someone in jail without wondering how he’ll leave the place a few years later – a ‘soldier’ trained by the PCC,” cautions the researcher Adorno feels that the nature of crime has changed but that the same solutions are persistently offered without taking into account that there is a new “crime economy” organized in the form of a network of collectives The answer is not to be found simply in an obsessive thirst for punitive law and order and for more prisons “Neither the legal system nor people are prepared for this type of crime It’s no longer just a question of arbitrariness but of what works in regard to keeping citizens safe and what doesn’t,” says the researcher The book PCC: hegemonia nas prisões e monopólio da violência (PCC: hegemony in prisons and monopoly over violence) was a byproduct of the doctorate of sociologist Camila Nunes Dias of the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) shows that this criminal gang controls 90% of the prisons in the state of São Paulo opening branches in the states of Mato Grosso An important point is that the PCC has grown in tandem with the increase in violence “There was a sharp drop in the state’s homicide rate starting in the first decade of 2000; the trend began in 2001 and intensified in 2005 when the PCC expanded beyond prison walls to establish itself in the poor neighborhoods on the periphery and attain veritable hegemony outside the prison system,” the researcher explains an 80% plunge in the homicide rate cannot be accounted for solely by factors such as the expansion of the prison system or the increased presence of NGOs on the poor urban outskirts factors that are often cited to explain the phenomenon “When the PCC starts mediating and regulating disputes in the world of crime the former anarchic process of revenge and violence comes under the control of the PCC,” Dias notes The PCC takes the role of the mediating agency that halts the cycles of revenge The same thing allegedly happens inside prisons where there are ever fewer riots – although this does not mean that living conditions have improved but only that order is being maintained to avoid trouble with the state This situation evinces the hegemony enjoyed by the PCC and is the reason one no longer hears about prison riots “The crime world proved capable of devising a mechanism that provides behavioral parameters and that defines agents and jurisdictions of oversight to judge and punish violations and violators – and these are seen as legitimate,” Dias says and an ideology of opposition to the state The PCC engaged in an effort to break the cycle of “kill-and-be-killed” logic that assailed poor outlying neighborhoods in the 1990s – that is to end the chain of revenge battles behind most of the homicides This is one of the most meaningful aspects of the sense of justice implicit in the debates promoted to solve interpersonal conflicts within the sphere of PCC power and it has had a direct impact in reducing homicide rates in São Paulo It is obvious that the flip side of this social order achieved through enforcement of the peace by the PCC where one finds the “pariahs” that have been left with no place in the body forged through this entrenchment of power no one knows how long or under what conditions this so-called peace will last because it lies wholly in the hands of criminals “The perception that state agencies are ineffective in regard to promoting democracy because of criminal impunity has fostered the adoption of extremely violent individual solutions that help fuel a sensation of collective insecurity and allow for the emergence of a power that is able to control the conflicts © Revista Pesquisa FAPESP - All rights reserved Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung “West Ham have begun talks to sign Corinthians winger Wesley Gassova.” This statement from the Evening Standard heralds a new and intriguing phase in the Hammers’ strategic plans As West Ham navigate through a crucial transfer window their early negotiation to acquire the Brazilian talent speaks volumes about their intentions With a substantial £26 million price tag placed on Gassova by Corinthians West Ham’s proactive approach could well tip the balance in their favour against other European heavyweights like Liverpool reflecting the high stakes in modern football transfers “The Hammers have started negotiations early in an attempt to beat rivals to his signature,” notes the Evening Standard This early bird strategy is emblematic of West Ham’s resolve to fortify their squad with young Gassova has already impressed with his versatility capable of operating on both flanks and primarily excelling as a right-footed left winger The complexity of the transfer is underscored by Corinthians’ ownership structure for Gassova controlling only 70% of the player’s rights with the remaining 30% held by his representatives Such situations are increasingly common in South American football adding layers of negotiation that can challenge even the most seasoned European clubs Wesley Gassova’s profile as a formidable winger with four goals and two assists this season combined with 60 appearances for Corinthians since his debut at 17 His potential arrival at London Stadium could be a significant boost for West Ham especially as they look to alleviate the pressure on mainstays like Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen with the uncertainty surrounding Lucas Paqueta amidst interest from Manchester City and an ongoing FA investigation Gassova’s impending acquisition becomes even more critical In the crowded market of football’s emerging talents not just on the pitch but in the statistical round-ups that paint a broader picture of a player’s prowess Gassova’s performances place him as a significant outlier in several key areas particularly in progressive carries and successful take-ons where he scores in the 99th percentile among attacking midfielders and wingers The visual representation of Gassova’s abilities shows a player who excels in driving forward with the ball His progressive carries and successful take-ons stats are not just numbers but a testament to his skill at breaking lines and creating opportunities This is a player who brings more than just pace and dribbling; he brings a purposeful advancement in play crucial for teams like West Ham who are keen on bolstering their attacking options the chart also highlights areas where Gassova could improve His non-penalty goals and expected goals are relatively moderate aligning more closely with his evident ability to create shots Fbref’s comprehensive performance data and stats on Wesley Gassova offer a mixed picture—one of a young winger with the potential to dominate on the offensive but still developing in converting opportunities into goals As he matures and adjusts to more competitive environments these areas are likely to see significant improvement Gassova presents a tantalising blend of high-ceiling talent and areas ripe for development making him a prime target in the transfer market Log in to leave a comment