Fernando Capez v. Juca Kfouri

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (vinculado Case Law)
Brazil
Decision Date
17 dic 2013
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Child Protection
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Corte Suprema [corte de última instancia/casación]
Case Number
No. 1.388.994
Case Summary

In the lawsuit brought by Representative Fernando Capez against sports journalist Juca Kfouri, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) rejected the request that the journalist be ordered to cease offending the reputation (honor) and figure of Capez. The Court held that any measure leading to the limitation of the freedom of press should be readily dismissed.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Related Caselaw
Source Name and URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression