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Fake News Probe Ends After 7 Years
STF president Fachin closes fake news investigation after 7 years of delays.
In brief
STF president Fachin closes fake news investigation after 7 years of delays. Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin ended a 7-year fake news probe that found no open investigations requiring further action. Originally reported by Estadão.
Fake News Probe Ends
Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin closed a 7-year fake news investigation after the government confirmed no open actions remain.
“Uma investigação que, depois de mais de sete anos, permanece aberta à agregação de fatos e procedimentos supervenientes distancia-se de sua natureza preparatória”
No Further Actions Needed
The investigation found no pending actions that could lead to new developments, ending the probe after 7 years.
STF President's Statement
Fachin noted the probe revealed criminal practices by digital organizations but did not address the constitutionality of the investigation.
“Uma investigação que, depois de mais de sete anos, permanece aberta à agregação de fatos e procedimentos supervenientes distancia-se de sua natureza preparatória”
The one thing
Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin ended a 7-year fake news probe that found no open investigations requiring further action.
