According to the Public Electoral Ministry, the influencer’s statements during the dispute for São Paulo City Hall “constitute crimes”
The São Paulo MPE (Public Electoral Ministry) denounced the businessman and digital influencer for insulting and defaming the journalist and presenter. The 2 were candidates for Mayor of São Paulo in 2024.
The MPE’s complaint is related to live broadcasts and publications made by Marçal on his Instagram profile, when “made expressions and accusations offensive to honor and reputation” of Datena.
At the time, Marçal called Datena “woman abuser”, “sexual harasser” and “sugar eater”.
According to prosecutor Cleber Masson, the September 2024 statements “constitute crimes of insult and defamation with grounds for increased punishment because they were committed for the purpose of electoral propaganda and through social media. The complaint requires, in addition to the conviction, the establishment of a minimum amount to compensate for the moral damage caused to the victim”.
Datena and Marçal exchanged accusations and insults during the race for Mayor of São Paulo in 2024, won by (MDB).
One of the most striking moments was in the debate on TV Culturaon September 15th. The presenter against the businessman. At the time, the journalist was expelled and the influencer was sent to the Sírio-Libanês Hospital.
In September, the 14th Civil Court of the District of São Paulo filed a request for compensation of R$100,000 for moral damages made by Datena against Marçal.
The presenter said, in the action, that his reputation had been damaged. In the debate, Marçal mentioned an accusation of sexual harassment against the presenter. Used terms like “criminal”, “sexual harasser”, “rapist” e “jack” (slang for rapist) to refer to Datena.
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