Michael Schellenberger

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8/4/2025, 4:07:24 PM
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“A distortion typical of authoritarian regimes”

Legal experts are unanimous: the STF and TSE broke all legal boundaries.

Marco Aurélio Mello, former Supreme Court Justice, called Moraes’ power grab “nefarious.” and the Jan 8 sentences “disproportionate.” Said Mello, “I cannot
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“Can I reach out to partners?”

Later on March 3, Kusahara wrote, “I’m going to pass on an instruction from the Justice: Ask Eduardo to check whether they’ve participated in any WhatsApp or Telegram groups about the coup.”

In an effort to comply, Tagliaferro asked if he could
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“Does the team have the women’s positive reports handy so I can print and show them to the Justice?”

The group’s messages make it clear that Moraes dictated their activities. On March 8, 2023, the STF made headlines by announcing the release of 149 women on International Women’s
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“We can’t afford to sit around philosophizing.”

Sources close to the investigation revealed that Moraes' representative, Kusahara, “basically told the judges what to do,” despite holding no official position in the court.

Kusahara left no doubt that the purpose of the operation
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A “shameful stain on the Supreme Court”

Ademir Domingos Pinto da Silva, a 54-year-old street vendor from southern Brazil, wasn’t even present at the January 8 riots. He arrived later that night at the military camp in Brasília to sell flags and T-shirts. Police blocked him from
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“I can go into full detail, but it won’t meet the speed you all need.”

Errors were common. A woman named Vildete was mistakenly flagged as “positive.” Minutes later, the team realized they had confused her with someone else and changed her label to “negative.”

Moraes’ demand

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing concerns about the misuse of judicial power and its impact on democracy. It criticizes actions such as jailing people for opinions, censoring critics, and spying on citizens, which are framed as undemocratic practices. The tone is critical and cautionary, warning against authoritarian tendencies.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to prevent harm by warning against authoritarian practices, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy and dignity by opposing censorship and surveillance, aligning with the principle of respecting privacy. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of democratic values, aligning with the principle of promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It engages in constructive criticism of judicial practices, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to advocate for democratic principles, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment. [+1]