The recent publication of selected excerpts from a private meeting of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) by Poder360 has created tensions among the justices. During the meeting on Thursday, discussions surrounding Justice Dias Toffoli's involvement in the Master case concluded with a controversial decision for him to step down from the case. The leaked excerpts reportedly contained only favorable remarks about Toffoli's position, leading to allegations of selective reporting and causing concern among the ministers about the integrity of their discussions.

Internal assessments within the court suggest that the leak reflects a broader issue of transparency and trust among the justices, particularly because it appears to favor one member. While eight out of ten justices were allegedly in favor of Toffoli remaining in charge of the inquiry into the financial fraud allegations related to Daniel Vorcaro's bank, only the court president and one other justice supported his removal. This division highlights differing opinions within the STF regarding judicial oversight and accountability, significantly impacting the court's operations and public perception.

Justice Toffoli has publicly denied any involvement in leaking the meeting's content, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality in judicial processes. This incident may have implications for how the STF manages sensitive discussions in the future, and it raises questions about judicial ethics and the potential for media influence over judicial proceedings in Brazil.