Former president was convicted of irregular propaganda against Lula in the 2022 election campaign
The 1st Panel of the Supreme Court (STF) has a majority to maintain the former president’s conviction for irregular electoral propaganda in the 2022 elections. The magistrates rejected an appeal filed for the defense of the former executive’s chief.
The decision confirms the understanding of the TSE (Superior Electoral Court) that there were irregularities in the boost of negative content against the then candidate (PT), Bolsonaro’s opponent in the election.
The case is in a virtual plenary, where the Supreme Ministers place their votes in the court system and there is no discussion in plenary.
Flávio Dino, rapporteur of the case, voted against Bolsonaro’s defense request. He was accompanied by the ministers Cármen Lúcia and Alexandre de Moraes. Cristiano Zanin had followed the rapporteur, but then declared himself prevented, according to. Luiz Fux has until Friday (4.ABR) to register your vote or ask for a view (more time for analysis).
In his vote, Dino said that the TSE conviction was based on electoral legislation and that it would not be appropriate to analyze the case once again as requested by the former president’s defense.
“Review the factual-probative premises and dissent the reasons led by the court of origin would necessarily require the review of facts and evidence and the interpretation of the applicable infraconstitutional legislation”Wrote Dino, quoted by the newspaper.
The case concerns the hiring of advertising insertions that directed the voter to critical content to Lula rather than promoting Bolsonaro’s candidacy.
According to Dino, the action violates the electoral rules. “The represented used electoral propaganda at the regular principle, but that, at the end and to the cable, directed users the website in which it was ostensibly stamped advertising to the disadvantage of political competitor ”he declared.
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