OAB-DF opens disciplinary case against law firm linked to STF minister Moraes' relatives
The OAB-DF president ordered an ethical-disciplinary procedure against Barci & Barci Advogados, a firm involving relatives of STF minister Alexandre de Moraes. This follows Fachin's removal of the 'fake news' inquiry from Moraes and Mendonça's homologation of a plea deal related to payments for a film about Bolsonaro. The move signals escalating institutional pressure on Moraes amid ongoing legal-political tensions in Brazil.
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Brazil Judicial Conflict: STF Internal Strife Over PF Leadership and Investigations
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is experiencing an escalating internal conflict, primarily centered on the leadership of the Federal Police (PF) and the jurisdiction over high-profile investigations. Justice André Mendonça's order to remove PF Director-General Andrei Rodrigues, citing alleged surveillance, has been met with counter-actions and challenges from other STF justices, including Gilmar Mendes and President Fachin, leading to plenary referrals and canceled sessions. The situation indicates significant institutional friction within the judiciary and between the judiciary and federal law enforcement, with potential implications for ongoing cases and upcoming elections.