Judge orders André Fernandes to pay R$ 50,000 to Erika Hilton for masculine references
In a video, the congressman mentions the opponent's old name after a clash over the end of the 6x1 shift. Read more on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Congressman André Fernandes was ordered to pay R$ 50,000 in moral damages to Congresswoman Erika Hilton.
- The lawsuit originated from an Instagram video where Fernandes referred to Hilton by her former name and masculine pronouns.
- The judge ruled that the video constituted a "vile and public attack" and a "transphobic attack" intended to ridicule and degrade Hilton.
- A previous order to remove the video was made permanent, with penalties for continued non-compliance.
- Fernandes's defense of parliamentary immunity was rejected as the judge found no connection between the video's content and his legislative duties.
- The case highlights the intersection of freedom of expression, political discourse, and fundamental rights.