The defense of the former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) presented, at the end of March, a criminal complaint against the federal deputy André Janones (Rede-MG) no STF (Supreme Federal Court).
In the opinion of the lawyers representing the former president, Janones published a series of videos on the internet with statements considered slanderous, referring to Bolsonaro as “tramp”, “burglar” e “rascal”.
Furthermore, the defense maintains that the parliamentarian stated that Bolsonaro had ordered the president’s murders Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) e do vice, Geraldo Alckmin (PSB).
The document presented to the Supreme Court argues that Janones exceeded the limits of freedom of expression.
The former president’s defense team also highlights that Bolsonaro, who is under humanitarian house arrest, is unable to respond to Janones’ accusations. Last September, the former chief executive .
What is a criminal complaint?
A criminal complaint is a process presented to the Court, initiated by the victim himself, in cases in which the law says that only he can request punishment, explains the MPF (Federal Public Ministry).
This type of action occurs in crimes such as slander, defamation, libel and simple damages.
