Homem é condenado a indenizar Eduardo Leite por espalhar boato durante enchente no Vale do Taquari | GZH

Key Points

A man, Genival dos Santos Pinto Júnior, was ordered by a judge to pay Brazilian Governor Eduardo Leite R$10,000 in moral damages.

The False Information

Santos Pinto Júnior spread a false video on social media claiming that the Encantado city hall destroyed donations intended for flood victims in the Taquari Valley in 2023. The video falsely linked this to Governor Leite.

The Court Ruling

The judge, Diego Barth of the 9th Civil Court of Porto Alegre, ruled that the video aimed to damage Governor Leite's image. The ruling includes R$10,000 in damages plus court costs. Santos Pinto Júnior can appeal.

Further Details

• The video showed a backhoe organizing donations, but there was no evidence of destruction.
• Encantado city hall immediately denied the accusations.
• Santos Pinto Júnior was notified but did not respond to the lawsuit.