Fachin dismisses fake news inquiry: see what happens to Moraes and evidence
Edson Fachin dismissed the fake news inquiry at the STF. Understand what changes for Alexandre de Moraes, the validity of the evidence, and the future of the investigations.
TL;DR
- The STF president, Edson Fachin, archived the fake news inquiry after seven years.
- Alexandre de Moraes will no longer have the power to open new investigations related to this inquiry.
- Evidence gathered during the inquiry remains valid, and specific cases with 'certain object' and proper foundation will continue.
- Most ongoing investigations will be sent to lower courts as many individuals lack privileged jurisdiction.
- The inquiry's details have been unsealed, though sensitive personal and financial data will be segregated first.
- Specialists note that extending investigations unjustifiably could lead to punishments under the Law of Abuse of Authority, requiring proof of intent.