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Brazilian defamation ruling involving Senator Thronicke

Overview

A court in Alagoas ordered Senator Soraya Thronicke to pay R$ 50,000 in moral damages to Federal Deputy Alfredo Gaspar. The ruling stemmed from Thronicke’s public accusations that Gaspar had committed sexual assault against a minor.

Judge Henrique Gomes de Barros Teixeira ruled that parliamentary immunity is not an absolute right and does not serve as a “salvo-conduto” (safe conduct) for imputing criminal facts without minimum evidentiary support. The court noted the statements were made in an external environment and amplified via digital platforms, exceeding the bounds of political criticism.

This civil decision follows a Supreme Federal Court (STF) development where Minister Gilmar Mendes archived a request to investigate Gaspar, citing insufficient evidence to initiate an inquiry into the allegations.

Entities

Henrique Gomes de Barros Teixeira · Alfredo Gaspar · Ana Castela · Soraya Thronicke · Supreme Federal Court

Timeline

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    Senator Soraya Thronicke ordered to pay R$ 50,000 for defamation

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Sources

amodireito.com.br · bmcnews.com.br · capitalnews.com.br · diariodoestadogo.com.br · direitonews.com.br · justicapotiguar.com.br · metropoles.com · oestadoonline.com.br · osul.com.br · sertao24horas.com.br