The singer’s daughter confirms that the process is ongoing and that the results of the DNA test should be ready by the end of 2024
Complaint in court
Leandro de Jesus, 45, went to court to be recognized as the son of Leandro, of the duo Leandro & Leonardo. The singer died in 1998, the victim of a rare cancer. The information was confirmed by Landra Costa, daughter of the compatriot. According to her: “I don’t know much about it, because my lawyers are in charge of these matters. Since nothing has been confirmed yet, I haven’t received much information.”
The story was published by journalist Leo Dias, who detailed the events that led to the opening of the trial. According to him, Leandro de Jesus’ mother, Vanilde Maria de Jesus, had met her compatriot while working at a lawyer’s office. The alleged son was born on April 28, 1979, but the mother had not requested legal recognition at the time.
Late discovery of paternity
Leandro de Jesus only discovered the alleged connection with the singer after the death of his stepfather. During the funeral wake, a family friend would have said: “Are you the son of Vani? So you are the son of Leandro, yes, the one paired with Leonardo”, as reported by Gaby Cabrini on the “Fofocalizando” program this Tuesday (10/10) . 12).
According to Cabrini, the mother of the alleged son was advised to go to court to ask for recognition from the singer, but at the time she decided not to proceed with the trial.
DNA tests underway
Leandro de Jesus has already provided genetic material for a DNA test. The result, which can confirm or exclude paternity, will be made known by the end of 2024.
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Source: Terra

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