José Janene
Encyclopedia
José Mohamed Janene was a Brazilian businessman
, cowman
and politician
. He had many farms and ran many companies, mostly in Londrina
, where he lived. Nevertheless, Janene became notable in the politics
where he gained notability for being involved in the Mensalão scandal
.
By the occasion of Mensalão scandal, Janene was the Progressive Party
leader in the Chamber of Deputies
and was accused of having received R$
4.1 millions from the scheme operated by the advertiser
Marcos Valério
. Among the 19 congressmen involved in the scheme named "valerioduto", Janene was the last one to be trialled by the Chamber. Despite the lawsuit
having been initiated on October 17, 2005, the Ethics committee of the Chamber delayed for over 13 months the voting of the report that recommended the revocation
of Janene's mandate
. Since September 2005, when he left the Chamber in a sick leave
, Janene succeeded in postponing the lawsuit many times by claiming to suffer with health issues. He even asked for retirement before the voting of the revocation of his mandate but the request was rejected by the Chamber's direction board.
On December 6, 2006, the licensed congressman was declared innocent in a Chamber session with very few voters. In a secret voting, 210 congressmen voted in favor of the revocation of his mandate, 128 voted against the revocation, 5 voted blank and 23 refused to vote. The minimum of 257 votes in favor of revocation were necessary to revoke Janene's mandate but the low quantity of congressmen was helpful to release Janene from condemnation
. On December 31, 2006, the Brazilian newspaper of record
published the Chamber's decision of conceding Janene a 12.8 thousand real
retirement for health problems motivation.
On September 15, 2006, one of his farms, known as "3 Jota", located in Guaravera district, Londrina, was invaded by members of Landless Workers' Movement
. The invasors claimed that the property had been bought with money of corruption
and should be included in agrarian reform
.
In 2009, new accusations of money laundering
thrilled José Janene even more, worsening his cardiopathy
. Since then, investigations about Janene were resumed. Because of the worsening of his health condition, due to a stroke
, besides the promulgation
of "Ficha Limpa Law", Janene was forced to quit his political career and started to act behind the scenes. He was planning to return to politics when suffered a second stroke in February 2010. Janene kept waiting during three months for a heart transplantation
but it never happened. He died on September 14, 2010, in INCOR Hospital
, in São Paulo, due to a septic shock
. His body was buried in the Muslim cemetery, in Londrina.
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
, cowman
Cowman (profession)
A cowman is a person who works specifically with cattle.-Usage:Usage of the word "cowman" has significant geographic variation, though is sometimes used interchangeably with terms such as "stockman", "cattleman", "rancher" and "grazier."...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He had many farms and ran many companies, mostly in Londrina
Londrina
Londrina is a city located in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, and is 369 km away from the capital, Curitiba. Londrina was originally founded by British settlers. The city exerts great influence on Paraná and Brazil's south region...
, where he lived. Nevertheless, Janene became notable in the politics
Politics of Brazil
The politics of Brazil take place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, where by the President is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system...
where he gained notability for being involved in the Mensalão scandal
Mensalão scandal
The Mensalão scandal took place in Brazil in 2005 and threatened to bring down the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Mensalão is a neologism and variant of the word for "big monthly payment"...
.
By the occasion of Mensalão scandal, Janene was the Progressive Party
Progressive Party (Brazil)
The Progressive party is a centre-right Brazilian political party embracing conservatism and elements of populism and liberalism....
leader in the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil is a federal legislative body and the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. As of 2006, the chamber comprises 513 deputies, who are elected by proportional representation to serve four-year terms...
and was accused of having received R$
Brazilian real
The real is the present-day currency of Brazil. Its sign is R$ and its ISO code is BRL. It is subdivided into 100 centavos ....
4.1 millions from the scheme operated by the advertiser
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
Marcos Valério
Marcos Valério
Marcos Valério Fernandes de Souza is a Brazilian businessman in the field of public relations and a key figure in the mensalão scandal. He is the owner of two communications firms, DNA and SMP&B.- Early life :...
. Among the 19 congressmen involved in the scheme named "valerioduto", Janene was the last one to be trialled by the Chamber. Despite the lawsuit
Lawsuit
A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint...
having been initiated on October 17, 2005, the Ethics committee of the Chamber delayed for over 13 months the voting of the report that recommended the revocation
Revocation
Revocation is the act of recall or annulment. It is the reversal of an act, the recalling of a grant, or the making void of some deed previously existing.-Contract law:...
of Janene's mandate
Mandate (politics)
In politics, a mandate is the authority granted by a constituency to act as its representative.The concept of a government having a legitimate mandate to govern via the fair winning of a democratic election is a central idea of democracy...
. Since September 2005, when he left the Chamber in a sick leave
Sick leave
Sick leave is time off from work that workers can use during periods of temporary illness to stay home and address their health and safety needs without losing pay. Some workplaces offer paid sick time as a matter of workplace policy, and in few jurisdictions it is codified into law...
, Janene succeeded in postponing the lawsuit many times by claiming to suffer with health issues. He even asked for retirement before the voting of the revocation of his mandate but the request was rejected by the Chamber's direction board.
On December 6, 2006, the licensed congressman was declared innocent in a Chamber session with very few voters. In a secret voting, 210 congressmen voted in favor of the revocation of his mandate, 128 voted against the revocation, 5 voted blank and 23 refused to vote. The minimum of 257 votes in favor of revocation were necessary to revoke Janene's mandate but the low quantity of congressmen was helpful to release Janene from condemnation
Condemnation
Condemnation or condemned may refer to:*a strongly worded rebuke* Damnation, the antithesis of salvationIn other contexts, it may also refer to:-Historical:...
. On December 31, 2006, the Brazilian newspaper of record
Newspaper of record
Newspaper of record is a term that may refer either to any publicly available newspaper that has been authorized by a government to publish public or legal notices , or any major newspaper that has a large circulation and whose editorial and news-gathering functions are considered professional and...
published the Chamber's decision of conceding Janene a 12.8 thousand real
Brazilian real
The real is the present-day currency of Brazil. Its sign is R$ and its ISO code is BRL. It is subdivided into 100 centavos ....
retirement for health problems motivation.
On September 15, 2006, one of his farms, known as "3 Jota", located in Guaravera district, Londrina, was invaded by members of Landless Workers' Movement
Landless Workers' Movement
Landless Workers' Movement is a social movement in Brazil; it is the second largest social movement in Latin America with an estimated 1.5 million landless members in 23 out of Brazil's 26 states. The MST states it carries out land reform in a country it sees as mired by unjust land distribution...
. The invasors claimed that the property had been bought with money of corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
and should be included in agrarian reform
Agrarian reform
Agrarian reform can refer either, narrowly, to government-initiated or government-backed redistribution of agricultural land or, broadly, to an overall redirection of the agrarian system of the country, which often includes land reform measures. Agrarian reform can include credit measures,...
.
In 2009, new accusations of money laundering
Money laundering
Money laundering is the process of disguising illegal sources of money so that it looks like it came from legal sources. The methods by which money may be laundered are varied and can range in sophistication. Many regulatory and governmental authorities quote estimates each year for the amount...
thrilled José Janene even more, worsening his cardiopathy
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
. Since then, investigations about Janene were resumed. Because of the worsening of his health condition, due to a stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
, besides the promulgation
Promulgation
Promulgation is the act of formally proclaiming or declaring a new statutory or administrative law after its enactment. In some jurisdictions this additional step is necessary before the law can take effect....
of "Ficha Limpa Law", Janene was forced to quit his political career and started to act behind the scenes. He was planning to return to politics when suffered a second stroke in February 2010. Janene kept waiting during three months for a heart transplantation
Heart transplantation
A heart transplant, or a cardiac transplantation, is a surgical transplant procedure performed on patients with end-stage heart failure or severe coronary artery disease. As of 2007 the most common procedure was to take a working heart from a recently deceased organ donor and implant it into the...
but it never happened. He died on September 14, 2010, in INCOR Hospital
Instituto do Coração da Universidade de São Paulo
The Instituto do Coração da Universidade de São Paulo The Instituto do Coração da Universidade de São Paulo The Instituto do Coração da Universidade de São Paulo (Heart Institute of the University of São Paulo is one of the clinical institutes of the central University's teaching hospital (Hospital...
, in São Paulo, due to a septic shock
Septic shock
Septic shock is a medical emergency caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of severe infection and sepsis, though the microbe may be systemic or localized to a particular site. It can cause multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death...
. His body was buried in the Muslim cemetery, in Londrina.