Director of Consultor Jurídico magazine dies after chasing robber in São Paulo
The journalist was 71 years old and had a sudden illness after chasing a robber who had stolen his cell phone.
TL;DR
- Márcio Chaer, director of Consultor Jurídico, died at age 71.
- His death is suspected to be from a heart attack or sudden illness after he pursued a mugger who stole his cell phone.
- Chaer founded Consultor Jurídico (ConJur) in 1997, a specialized online publication covering the Brazilian Judiciary.
- Legal authorities, including the Attorney General, STJ President, and STF ministers, expressed their condolences and praised Chaer's work.
- He was recognized for revolutionizing judicial coverage, promoting legal culture, and democratizing access to specialized legal information.
- Chaer also initiated the "Anuário da Justiça," an annual publication assessing the Brazilian justice system.
- His work on ConJur was noted for its intellectual rigor, seriousness, competence, independence, and willingness to cover controversial topics like Operation Lava Jato.