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Crime & Justice

Dino annuls confidentiality break for Lulinha, approved by the CPMI of the INSS

Supreme Federal Court Minister Flávio Dino has annulled the decision to breach the confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, also known as Lulinha, along with other requests approved by the CPMI of the INSS.

Mar 5 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STJ denies appeal of Paraíba man accused of involvement in the 'Pioz Massacre' to take the case to the STF

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil denied an appeal from Marvin Henriques Correia, accused of aiding in a family massacre in Spain, preventing the case from proceeding to the Supreme Federal Court.

Mar 5 • 17:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Law firm fighting for women's sports in SCOTUS battle comments on ruling possibly impacting SJSU trans lawsuit

A law firm involved in a Supreme Court case regarding trans athletes has commented on the implications of a federal judge's ruling for a lawsuit filed by a former SJSU volleyball player.

Mar 5 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's defense requests STF for PF to present information on the banker’s arrest request

Daniel Vorcaro's defense has requested the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil to require the Federal Police to provide information supporting the request for his arrest.

Mar 5 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF fulfills arrest warrants in operation regarding illegal access to Moraes' data

The Federal Police of Brazil executes arrest warrants in an operation investigating the illegal access of data related to Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.

Mar 5 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation by the Federal Police indicates that Moraes had data accessed illegally

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes had his data accessed illegally, according to investigators from the Federal Police.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF Operation Targets Illegal Use of Data from Ministers of the STF

The Federal Police of Brazil launched Operation Dataleaks to dismantle a criminal organization illegally obtaining and disseminating sensitive personal data of Supreme Federal Court (STF) ministers.

Mar 5 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça mentions 'high echelons of the Republic' but does not specify; plea deal comes into focus

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça's involvement in a federal police operation raises questions about corruption at high governmental levels in Brazil.

Mar 5 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre says that if Lula wants to speak with him, he must seek him out

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre stated that President Lula should seek him out if he wishes to discuss matters together, especially regarding the nomination of Jorge Messias to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Mar 4 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senator appeals to Fachin to reverse decision that annulled the confidentiality violation of a company linked to Toffoli's family

Senator Alessandro Vieira appeals to the President of the Supreme Federal Court to overturn a ruling that annulled the investigation into a company linked to a Supreme Court minister's family.

Mar 4 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Second Chamber of the STF is expected to uphold Vorcaro's imprisonment

The Supreme Federal Court's Second Chamber is likely to maintain the imprisonment of former banker Daniel Vorcaro, following a decision by Minister André Mendonça.

Mar 4 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Second Chamber of the STF will analyze next week the decision of Mendonça that led to the imprisonment of Vorcaro

The Second Chamber of the Supreme Federal Court is set to review Minister André Mendonça's decision that resulted in the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master, on March 13.

Mar 4 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes the Federal Police to transfer Vorcaro and other prisoners to state penitentiaries

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court has authorized the Federal Police to transfer banker Daniel Vorcaro and other detainees from Operation Compliance Zero to state prison facilities due to inadequate conditions at police custody units.

Mar 4 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supreme Court was not chosen to legislate on apps, says deputy rapporteur of app project

Deputy Augusto Coutinho emphasizes the need for Congress to legislate on app work regulation rather than leaving it to the Supreme Court.

Mar 4 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro denies accusations and says he did not attempt to obstruct justice

Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Master, has denied accusations of attempting to obstruct justice in relation to alleged fraud investigations.

Mar 4 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After being removed from the mayor's office in an operation by the Federal Police, Dr. Furlan announces his pre-candidacy for the government of Amapá

Macapá's mayor, Dr. Furlan, announced his pre-candidacy for the government of Amapá in 2026 after being suspended by the Federal Supreme Court due to alleged involvement in bid rigging in healthcare.

Mar 4 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wake-up call: STF minister criticizes PGR's position and points to urgency in investigation

A Supreme Federal Court minister criticized the Attorney General's office for deeming a federal police request for urgent precautionary measures as non-urgent.

Mar 4 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar evaluates bringing to the STF plenary the decision that blocked the breaking of secrecy of the Toffoli brothers' company

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the STF is considering taking the debate regarding the secrecy of Maridt Participações, a company belonging to the family of Justice Dias Toffoli, to the court's plenary.

Mar 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Master bank owner to attend Organized Crime CPI

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has authorized the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, to attend the Organized Crime CPI, with specific transportation conditions regarding federal police oversight.

Mar 4 • 02:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Guns and ganja: Supreme Court skeptical of federal law banning firearm possession for regular marijuana users

The Supreme Court is skeptical about the federal law that prohibits individuals with regular marijuana use from possessing firearms, contemplating the implications for Second Amendment rights.

Mar 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gonet limits perks in the Public Prosecutor's Office after STF decision

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, has imposed a cap on retroactive payments to members of the Public Prosecutor's Office following a ruling by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Mar 3 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF, Congress, and government discuss salary ceiling adjustment as a bargaining chip to end additional pay perks

The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.

Mar 3 • 07:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB calls on STF to receive resources from Banco Master handed over to the liquidator

The president of Banco de Brasília (BRB) has initiated a legal action with Brazil's Supreme Court to recover financial resources linked to credit portfolios acquired from Banco Master following its liquidation.

Mar 3 • 00:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump administration loses attempt to delay tariff refund fight

A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to postpone legal proceedings regarding tariff refunds, following a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 2 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protesters rally against Lula and STF ministers at Ponta Negra in Manaus

Protesters gathered at Ponta Negra in Manaus to criticize the federal government and the Supreme Court ministers during a national rally named 'Acorda Brasil.'

Mar 1 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'marajás' to 'penduricalhos': discussion on limiting the remuneration of public agents has lasted more than 60 years

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is currently considering decisions that address the limitations on the remuneration of public servants, a topic that has been under debate for over 60 years.

Mar 1 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senators and STF clash over shielding Toffoli and CPI's power to investigate a company

Brazilian Senators are in conflict with the Supreme Federal Court over an investigation into a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Conviction confirmed for the thief who attempted to steal the Supreme Court president's truck

The Federal Criminal Cassation Chamber confirmed a four-year prison sentence for Damián Berruet, who attempted to steal a truck assigned to the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina.

Feb 27 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro's trip to Brasília on Federal Police jet

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court has authorized banker Daniel Vorcaro to fly to Brasília on a Federal Police jet for a Senate hearing.

Feb 27 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar suspends confidentiality breach of Toffoli's company

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court suspended the confidentiality breach of the company Maridt, co-owned by Minister Dias Toffoli.

Feb 27 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorizes Vorcaro to testify in the Senate commission

Minister André Mendonça of the Supreme Federal Court authorized Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.

Feb 27 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pre-candidate for President, Eduardo Leite advocates a minimum age for STF ministers

Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a pre-candidate for the presidency of Brazil, has proposed a minimum age of 60 or 65 for ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 27 • 16:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Climate Change – A Federal or National Issue?

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal climate change lawsuit against the energy industry, which could shape the future of similar cases initiated by left-leaning states and municipalities.

Feb 27 • 16:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: "This is not right, and it's not legal"

Recent court rulings have dealt multiple setbacks to the Trump administration, including the Supreme Court deeming tariffs illegal and a federal judge ruling against an immigration policy.

Feb 27 • 07:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: "This is not okay, and it is also not legal"

Recent court rulings have dealt significant legal blows to the Trump administration, including the Supreme Court's decision against the legality of tariffs and a federal judge's ruling against unconstitutional immigration policies.

Feb 27 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Biden-appointed judge who rejected Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS

A federal judge appointed by Biden has ruled against Trump's third-country deportation policy, facing previous rebuke from the Supreme Court.

Feb 26 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's administration asks the STF for more time to deliver the plan to restore the researchers' framework

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration in São Paulo has missed a deadline set by the Supreme Federal Court to present a plan for restoring environmental researchers and is now seeking an extension.

Feb 26 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

Feb 26 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes, alongside a R$ 7 million fine for reparations.

Feb 25 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes and mandated them to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families.

Feb 25 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition this Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Supreme Federal Court in Brazil sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, along with additional reparations to the victims' families.

Feb 25 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for STF, STJ, and TST to justify exclusive VIP rooms at Brasília Airport

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) has given 15 days for the Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Superior Labor Court to justify their exclusive VIP room contracts at Brasília International Airport.

Feb 25 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If you call me a thief

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court upheld a law that increases penalties for offenses against the honor of public officials, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

Feb 25 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction of the Brazão Brothers for the Murder of Marielle Reverberates in Foreign Media

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court convicted brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years and 3 months in prison for planning the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Herzog Institute takes action in the STF against amnesty for the murder of Rubens Paiva

The Vladimir Herzog Institute has been admitted as amicus curiae in a Supreme Federal Court case regarding the applicability of the Amnesty Law to the case of Rubens Paiva, a former congressman who was disappeared and murdered during the military dictatorship in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge rules Trump's 'third country' deportation policy is unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's policy to deport illegal immigrants to third countries without notice is unconstitutional, potentially escalating the case to the Supreme Court.

Feb 25 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. judge rules Trump policy on deportation of migrants as unlawful

A federal judge ruled that a Trump-era policy permitting rapid deportations of migrants without proper due process is unlawful, temporarily pausing the ruling to allow for an appeal.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF condemns Brazão brothers for the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes; see what happens next

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has convicted the Brazão brothers for the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, leading to significant legal consequences for the defendants.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC

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