Portugal ended Rui Pinto's witness protection, informing the Football Leaks founder 83 days after the decision

Portuguese authorities ended Rui Pinto's witness protection after concluding the threat against him was low, informing him 83 days after the decision.

• The special security programmes commission met on 8–9 July and concluded the threat against Pinto was low and protection was no longer warranted.
• Authorities informed Pinto on 30 September, 83 days after the decision and 10 days before protection was due to expire on 10 October.
• His lawyer Francisco Teixeira da Mota said an appeal would be filed this week, citing that Pinto was not heard before the decision.
• Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice said authorities would review the case and respond by Saturday, when his protection is due to end.