Moraes ignored PF alert about source secrecy in MA journalist case
Graduated in journalism from Faculdade Cásper Líbero, writes about politics, sports, and international affairs. Before joining Revista Oeste, he collaborated with the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo and Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT).
TL;DR
- Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the Federal Police to include conversations in an investigation that could identify the sources of journalist Luís Pablo Conceição Almeida.
- The decision overrides a delegate's concern about violating the constitutional protection of source secrecy.
- Almeida is being investigated for alleged harassment of Minister Flávio Dino, stemming from reports about the use of official vehicles by the minister's family.
- Previous actions in August authorized searches against individuals identified as sources for the journalist, including a retired delegate and a lawyer.
- Moraes stated that source secrecy cannot protect criminal activities.