Trump Lawyer Calls for Impeachment Proceedings Against Moraes
While sharing news about the vote against Eustáquio, Martin De Luca questioned: “Who will examine Moraes's own conduct?”
TL;DR
- Lawyer Martin De Luca, representing Trump Media and Rumble, requested impeachment proceedings against Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
- De Luca cited concerns over Moraes's conduct in cases related to the January 8th events, including the prosecution of journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio.
- The lawyer highlighted the case of Cleriston Pereira da Cunha, who died in prison awaiting a decision from Moraes after the Public Prosecutor's Office recommended his provisional release.
- De Luca called for the new Brazilian Senate to investigate whether defendants were punished based on evidence, if sentences were proportionate, and if due process and the protection of human life were respected.
- He believes there are grounds to investigate judicial abuse and political persecution, stating that defending democracy cannot justify violating constitutional rights.
- Rumble and Trump Media had previously filed a lawsuit against Moraes in the United States concerning alleged illegal measures against the video platform.