Facebook has globally blocked the accounts of 12 high-profile allies of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro after a Supreme Court order
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with journalists as he arrives at Alvorada Palace, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Brazil, May 22, 2020.
Brazil's Supreme Court is overseeing an investigation into allegations that members of the far-right president's inner circle ran a social media campaign to discredit the court, as well as slander and threaten its judges. "Given the threat of criminal liability to a local employee, at this point we see no other alternative than complying with the decision by blocking the accounts globally, while we appeal to the Supreme Court," the spokesperson said.Justice Alexandre de Moraes had ruled on Thursday that Facebook and Twitter failed to comply with orders to block the accounts because they were only blocked within Brazil, but remained accessible with foreign IP addresses.
The judge's fine only addressed Facebook's non-compliance. It was not clear whether Twitter would face a similar fine.The judge originally decided in May to block 16 Twitter accounts and 12 Facebook accounts of Bolsonaro supporters who have been linked to a probe into the spreading of fake news during Brazil's 2018 election.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Emmys 2020 Nominations: 12 Biggest Snubs and SurprisesFrom two major ‘Better Call Saul’ shut-outs to some enraging limited series ommissions—our picks for the dozen worst WTF choices of this morning’s Emmy nominations
Weiterlesen »
12 TV Moments From This Week That We Can't Stop Talking About'Clear eyes. Full bra. Can't lose.'
Weiterlesen »
Sky high: the 12-year-old skateboarder with an Olympic dreamMeet Sky Brown, the skateboarder set to be Team GB’s youngest-ever summer Olympian From 1843mag
Weiterlesen »
Meet the 12-year-old who spoke at John Lewis' funeral"I want to make it greater and better for everybody," Tybre Faw said.
Weiterlesen »
'Herstory' is out as California revamps K-12 ethnic studies course guideOfficials released on Friday the latest draft of an ethnic studies curriculum, nearly a year after the original version became controversial. The latest iteration retains a primary focus on four racial/ethnic groups but attempts to be more inclusive, while trying to avoid flashpoints related to the…
Weiterlesen »
Renowned couples therapist Esther Perel shares 12 money questions all partners should ask each other during quarantineDuring SoFi's digital event, 'Financially Ever After,' couples therapist Esther Perel shared questions to help you discuss finances with your significant other.
Weiterlesen »