Flavio's campaign accuses Janones of deleting posts and contests TSE report

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Flavio's campaign accuses Janones of deleting posts and contests TSE report

TL;DR

  • Flavio Bolsonaro's campaign accuses André Janones of deleting 219 WhatsApp posts from the "Exército do Lula" channel.
  • The deletions allegedly occurred on October 8th within 18 minutes to hinder TSE oversight.
  • The campaign claims the deleted content included fake news about Bolsa Família and pensions.
  • The TSE's technical team reported not finding the alleged false publications.
  • Flavio's campaign argues the deletions are the reason the TSE couldn't verify the claims.
  • The campaign has submitted copies of preserved messages to the TSE.
  • The TSE previously requested digital files related to the case.
  • The campaign describes the channel's strategy to amplify content and evade platform controls.
  • TSE President suspended the channel but the decision was later overturned by the electoral prosecutor.
  • Janones accused the Electoral Justice of censorship, which Flavio's campaign refutes.