Fachin dismisses Dino's request to include Deltan in fake news inquiry

Fachin dismissed a criminal complaint filed by Dino in 2023 against Deltan Dallagnol for alleged crimes against honor.

Fachin dismisses Dino's request to include Deltan in fake news inquiry

TL;DR

  • STF Chief Justice Edson Fachin archived a request by former Justice Minister Flávio Dino to include Deltan Dallagnol in the fake news inquiry.
  • The decision aligned with the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) recommendation to close the case.
  • Dino had filed a criminal complaint against Dallagnol in 2023 regarding comments made about the Complexo da Maré visit.
  • Dallagnol's candidacy registration was previously annulled by the TSE.
  • The case returned to the STF due to a change in understanding regarding jurisdiction for crimes committed in office.