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Erika Hilton files legal complaint against presenter Ratinho
Brazilian television presenter Ratinho is facing renewed legal and social backlash following controversial comments regarding Federal Deputy Erika Hilton. During an interview on the “Papagaio Falante” podcast, Ratinho questioned Hilton’s identity and her role as president of the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee for the Defense of Women’s Rights, stating that the position should be held by a cisgender woman.
Reports indicate that Ratinho used Hilton’s deadname and male pronouns during the broadcast. In response, Erika Hilton has filed a new representation with the Public Ministry, requesting investigations into transphobia, transphobic injury, and gender-based political violence.
The remarks have sparked significant debate on social media. Influencer Gominho criticized the presenter’s statements as unacceptable, while Milene Pavorô, a long-time assistant on Ratinho’s program, defended him. This incident follows previous legal actions where the judiciary had already ordered Ratinho to provide a right of reply regarding similar statements made earlier this year.
Entities
Chamber of Deputies · Erika Hilton · Public Ministry · Ratinho · SBT · São Paulo Court of Justice
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The presenter believes he is facing significant censorship in Brazil. www.congressoemfoco.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erika Hilton accused the presenter of using his audience to attack and offend her identity rather than her politics. www.congressoemfoco.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gender is limited to male (XY) and female (XX) based on chromosomes. www.maisnovela.com.br · dol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Women's Rights Commission should be led by a cisgender woman. www.maisnovela.com.br · www.congressoemfoco.com.br · dol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The São Paulo Court of Justice suspended a decision granting Erika Hilton the right of reply. www.congressoemfoco.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Transgender individuals are not women. www.maisnovela.com.br · www.congressoemfoco.com.br · dol.com.br