Politicians

Marcos do Val

Damages: Fake newsObstruction of a criminal organization investigation (art. 2, § 1, of Law 12.850/2013)Incitement to crime (art. 286 of the Penal Code)

senator (Avante-ES) since 2019; a Bolsonaro supporter until February 2023, when he accused him of trying to involve him in a coup plan; ordered at first instance to pay Jean Wyllys R$ 41,800 in damages; target of searches (2023) and of Supreme Federal Court (STF) precautionary measures (2024–2025) in investigations without charges

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Support for Jair Bolsonaro

Described by the press as a Bolsonaro supporter throughout the first four years of his term (2019–2022) and as "considered an ally" of his; in February 2023 he backed Rogério Marinho, Bolsonaro's candidate, in the election for Senate presidency. He broke on 02/02/2023, accusing Bolsonaro of trying to involve him in a coup plan.

Court cases and investigations

Criminal sphere

Investigation in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of attacks on and exposure of Federal Police (PF) investigators — Senator Marcos do Val (rapporteur Alexandre de Moraes) — Closed
Investigation in the Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Senator Marcos do Val — searches of 15/06/2023 (rapporteur Alexandre de Moraes) — Under investigation

Civil, administrative and oversight sphere

Damages suit by Jean Wyllys against Marcos do Val (5th Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro) — Convicted (appealable)
Fake news · R$41,800

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