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Fachin Archives Fake News Probe
Brazil's Supreme Court president ends 7-year fake news investigation.
In brief
Brazil's Supreme Court president ends 7-year fake news investigation. Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin archived a 7-year fake news probe after the Prosecutor General's Office declared the case 'esgotamento do objeto específico das investigações'. Originally reported by Poder360.
Fachin Archives Fake News Probe
Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin ordered the archiving of the fake news investigation.
PGR Declares Case Closed
The Prosecutor General's Office stated the investigation has 'esgotamento do objeto específico das investigações' after more than 7 years.
Immediate Effect
The archiving has immediate effect but does not invalidate or retroactively cancel any decisions from the investigation.
Investigation Timeline
The fake news probe was opened by the STF on March 14, 2019, by then-president Dias Toffoli.
Unusual Process
Investigations are typically handled by police and prosecutors, but the STF randomly selects a judge for new cases.
Gilmar Mendes' View
Gilmar Mendes, the STF's senior judge, called the probe a defense against criticism of the court.
Mendes' Statement
Mendes stated the probe 'continues until it ends' and was necessary to protect the court from criticism.
Fachin's Position
Fachin has consistently supported archiving the investigation since the Supreme Court crisis.
Case Background
Alexandre de Moraes, the original investigator, was appointed by Toffoli and worked with him at USP law school.
Case Closure
The investigation was archived after the PGR declared the case 'esgotamento do objeto específico das investigações'.
Legal Impact
The archiving does not affect ongoing legal actions, evidence, agreements, or prosecutions from the investigation.
STF Crisis
The Supreme Court faced internal crisis leading to Fachin taking charge of the investigation.
Fachin's Action
Fachin took over the investigation in September 2026 after removing Alexandre de Moraes.
Case Status
The investigation remains active for ongoing legal proceedings but is closed for future actions.
The big picture
Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin archived a 7-year fake news probe after the Prosecutor General's Office declared the case 'esgotamento do objeto específico das investigações'.
