Fachin determines end of secrecy for Fake News Inquiry
Graduated in journalism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, he is an editor in Brasília. At Oeste, he worked as a special reporter, assistant editor, and writer. He began his career at Veja magazine, in Augusto Nunes' column. He covers politics, the judiciary, and world affairs.
TL;DR
- Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has lifted the secrecy of the 'Fake News Inquiry'.
- The inquiry, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes since March 2019, has been ongoing for over seven years.
- Fachin cited the investigation's excessive duration and the widening scope of facts as reasons for its closure.
- Documents containing protected information like bank, tax, and phone records, as well as private data, will remain sealed.
- The remaining records of the inquiry will be made public after the separation of sensitive documents.
- 104 related procedures will be individually reviewed to determine if they have grounds to continue.
- The closure does not automatically annul previous decisions or ongoing criminal actions.
- Evidence gathered during the inquiry must be preserved.