Fachin dismisses Moraes' investigation against Constantino and releases passport
Graduated in journalism from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, 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. Covers politics, Judiciary, and World.
TL;DR
- STF President Edson Fachin archived an investigation against journalist Rodrigo Constantino.
- Fachin revoked the cancellation of Constantino's passport, initially imposed by Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
- The investigation was based on Constantino's social media posts from late 2022, considered offensive to the STF and TSE.
- The Attorney General's Office requested the archiving due to the statute of limitations for the alleged crime.
- Fachin agreed with the PGR, declaring the extinction of the possibility of punishment for Constantino in this proceeding.
- The STF president also deemed the passport cancellation unjustified following the archiving.