reopened case
[ree-OH-pend case / ri-ˈō-pənd ˈkās]
noun phrasepl: reopened cases
caso reabertura / caso reaberto
1. A legal case that has been closed or dismissed and is subsequently opened again for further investigation or judicial proceedings
The detective announced that the reopened case would be thoroughly investigated with new evidence.
O detetive anunciou que o caso reaberto seria investigado minuciosamente com novas evidências.
2. A previously concluded matter or situation that is being revisited or reconsidered
The reopened case brought hope to the victim's family after many years of silence.
O caso reaberto trouxe esperança à família da vítima após muitos anos de silêncio.
In Brazil, reopened cases often receive significant media attention, particularly in high-profile criminal cases. The reopening of cases can be driven by new evidence, public pressure, or political developments. This phrase is commonly used in crime reporting and legal commentary across both Brazilian and American media.
NYC Slang
cold case getting warm again
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