#freericardocosta U.S.: It's racism, says Brazilian's mother arrested

Parents accused of sexual abuse in the U.S. say that the son is innocent
Ricardo Costa is serving two years on charges of sexual abuse against their children. The parents of the Brazilian claim his innocence and claim that it is a scheduled trial date.
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The Brazilian will complete two and a half years behind bars, in a case that gained notoriety also for astronomical bail set by U.S. courts.

Eight hundred and forty-three days without trial, claiming innocence. Brazilian Ricardo Costa, 39, is accused by his ex-wife of sexually abusing their children - Sage, Rosie and Eden. By U.S. law it was for him to have been tried.

But the fast trial - which in English means speedy trial - was not applied because the case never came to hand did not complete 150 days of a judge. Four have already taken care of that history.

Rafael Costa said the brother was the victim of a frame ex-wife. "The only thing we're fighting for over two years is that we have a trial and can be heard," says Ricardo's brother, Rafael Costa.

After the divorce - for a year - the children started attending a local clinic where he worked the psychologist Linda Bennardo. Today the place is empty, closed because she lost her license to practice.

That was after justice acquitted three other parents - who were also accused of sexual abuse and who also had children by Linda Bennardo advised.

Jeff Mcgrafth is one. Today has custody of the children. The ex-wife who accused him of raping the boy eventually convicted of lying.

We went to a psychologist in another address. "Same thing. Nobody." By phone, no answer.

We try to hear the former wife of Ricardo Costa. The daughter Rosie answered. Said the mother could not speak and even called the police. "I'll have to hang up the phone that the police are coming."

We called over 15 times to Angela's lawyer and no recurrence. We were allowed into the jail where Ricardo Costa, no camera.

It took 40 minutes of conversation. Ricardo Costa appeared to be well aware of the process he faces. Said to be innocent all the time and only did good for their children.

Claimed to be victims of prejudice the state of Arizona as a foreigner. Ricardo Costa for the trial has not yet happened because the state fears - not only the damages claim - but other charges that may be made if he leaves the prison.

Richard also said he received over 20 proposals to take the blame for the crime. He would gain freedom and be immediately deported to Brazil. Would not see the children and the case was closed, but he does not want.

"If I sign I'd be making my kids to know something that is not true and were amazed by this lie for the rest of their lives," says Ricardo.

In the latest case, Judge of Yavapai, ordered to pay 75 million dollars if you want to responding Ricardo Costa freedom in the process. It is the largest bail in the history of American justice.

Well above that offered to Michael Jackson on charges of child abuse. Well above the Californian charged Phillip Garrido - who confessed to having sex with his daughter for 18 years. High bail, saying that the defendant is innocent, no trial date. is difficult to be clarified. The case of American and Brazilian Ricardo Angela is difficult to be clarified.

Parents of the accused claim innocence

They say he is innocent and said he should be judged. "The only thing that Ricardo wants and what we want is justice. The judge scoring a trial so we can defend ourselves from charges, "says the father of the accused, Sergio de Souza Costa.

"I'm sure that has a hint of racism, prejudice. Because if all Americans are entitled to there that fast trial, the 150 days of the trial, he has no why. There is no logical explanation, for legal case, "the mother asks Rosa Cristina Costa.

Ricardo's parents also complain that the amount of bail. "Absurd for a reason: there is within the United States a cash bail of 75 million dollars. This does not exist, "says the father.

The mother says she is sure of the innocence of the child. "A big farce, a big lie. And a very great vengeance and one reason only - I know it's jealousy, "says the mother.

Jealous ex-wife of Richard, in the version of the parents, only the accused after he broke it.

Parents believe that their grandchildren were handled by the former daughter. "They were given a brainwashing. They are very afraid of the mother, "says the mother.

"I want my son acquitted. Released, acquitted. We expect more. We'll wait. But he will go free, innocent and will stay with his children. Absolutely, "says Rose.

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