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Flávio Dino death threats trigger STF order for Federal Police investigation
Supreme Federal Court (STF) President Edson Fachin has ordered the Federal Police to investigate thousands of death threats directed at Minister Flávio Dino and other members of the court. The decision follows the release of a security report by the STF Judicial Police detailing violent messages posted on social media, particularly on the platform X.
Minister Dino reported that the threats include mentions of execution by firing squad, hanging, and dismemberment. The messages also targeted ministers Alexandre de Moraes, Cristiano Zanin, Gilmar Mendes, and Dias Toffoli. Dino attributed the surge in hostility to the widespread dissemination of false information and incitement to violence.
Despite the intimidation, Dino stated that the threats would not alter his professional conduct or judicial independence, warning that if judges fear making decisions due to personal risk, the judiciary and the Constitution are compromised. The STF has confirmed it is working with security and intelligence agencies to ensure the physical integrity of its members.
Entities
Alexandre de Moraes · Cristiano Zanin · Edson Fachin · Federal Police · Flávio Dino · Polícia Federal · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The threats were identified in messages published between October 1 and October 6, 2026. www.brasil247.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] Dino attributed the threats to the dissemination of false information and incitement to violence. www.alagoas24horas.com.br · br.paipee.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +9 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Ministers Alexandre de Moraes, Cristiano Zanin, Gilmar Mendes, and Dias Toffoli were also targeted by threats. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.riotimesonline.com · www.brasil247.com · br.paipee.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] STF President Edson Fachin ordered the Federal Police to investigate the threats. fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.brasil247.com · br.paipee.com · +3 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Flávio Dino stated that the threats would not change his professional performance. fatopaulista.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.riotimesonline.com · br.paipee.com · +8 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The threats include mentions of execution by firing squad, hanging, and dismemberment. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.brasil247.com · br.paipee.com · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The highest volume of hostile posts was found on the social media platform X. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com · horadopovo.com.br
- [● 17 SOURCES] Minister Flávio Dino disclosed a security report containing thousands of messages with death threats. fatopaulista.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.riotimesonline.com · +10 more