# Fake News Probe Ends After 7 Years

> STF president Fachin closes fake news investigation after 7 years of delays.
- Title: Fake News Probe Ends After 7 Years · Estadão | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: fake news, stf, edson fachin, investigation, brasil, supreme court, brazil, Estadão
- Source: Estadão — https://estadao.com.br/brasil/estadao-podcasts/noticia-no-seu-tempo-apos-7-anos-inquerito-das-fake-news-e-encerrado-por-fachin
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- Topics: fake news, stf, edson fachin, investigation, brasil, supreme court, brazil, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Supreme Court president Edson Fachin ended a 7-year fake news probe that found no open investigations requiring further action.