Brazilian Supreme Court Suspends X Over Legal Dispute

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. Supreme Court Decision
  2. Musk's Criticism
  3. Legal Dispute and Consequences


    4. The Brazilian Supreme Court has confirmed its decision to suspend the popular social media platform X (Twitter) in a ruling on September 2.

    Supreme Court Decision

    According to reports from [NewYork Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/world/americas/brazil-elon-musk-supreme-court.html), a panel of 5 judges has supported the ban which Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on August 31. The suspension came after Elon Musk defied a court order by refusing to appoint a legal representative for the company’s operations in Brazil.

    Musk's Criticism

    Following the ban news, Musk criticized Justice de Moraes on X, accusing him of “illegal political censorship” and calling him an “evil dictator.” Despite these criticisms, the court has decided to back de Moraes’ decision, stating that companies, no matter how large, must follow the law.

    Legal Dispute and Consequences

    Justice Flavio Dino, one of the involved justices, said that the social media platform cannot ignore Brazilian laws simply because of its global influence. 'X seems to believe it’s above the law. Economic power and the size of a bank account do not give rise to outlandish immunity,' Dino stated. The legal dispute between Musk and Brazil’s judiciary has been ongoing for months. The issue began with concerns about fake information spreading on X regarding former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. According to the court’s ruling, X will remain suspended until it pays fines totaling over $3 million. Additionally, any Brazilian who is caught using virtual private networks (VPNs) to access the platform could face fines of up to 50,000 reais, or about $8,900.

    The legal dispute between Elon Musk and the Brazilian judiciary continues, with final outcomes and consequences under close watch.

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