Gilmar Mendes Criticizes André Mendonça and Says Federal Public Prosecutor's Office Council "Confirmed the Integrity" of Gonet
Dean of the STF defends the Attorney General of the Republic and criticizes selective leaks and Mendonça's individual decisions
TL;DR
- The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office Superior Council dismissed requests to remove Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet Branco from the Banco Master investigation and denied requests for a criminal investigation against him.
- Justice Gilmar Mendes affirmed Gonet Branco's integrity and criticized Justice André Mendonça for actions that allegedly damaged Gonet Branco's reputation.
- Mendes also criticized Mendonça's individual decision to temporarily remove the Federal Police Director-General, Andrei Rodrigues.
- Mendes argued that these episodes demonstrate a need for a "judge of guarantees" at the Supreme Court to prevent impactful individual decisions during investigations.
- Mendes expressed solidarity with both Gonet Branco and Rodrigues.