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Summary of Carla Zambelli's Legal Issues

This article reports on the confirmation of the cassation of Brazilian federal deputy Carla Zambelli's mandate by the São Paulo Regional Electoral Court (TRE-SP). The cassation is due to her dissemination of fake news and attacks on electronic voting machines during the 2022 elections. Zambelli is to be ineligible for eight years but remains in office pending appeals to the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE).

Key Points of the Cassation

• The TRE-SP decision, published on March 25th, 2025, upholds an earlier ruling from January 2023, which also resulted in a 30,000 real fine.
• The case was initiated by deputy Sâmia Bomfim (PSOL-SP) based on Zambelli's September 2022 publications on X, YouTube, and Kwai, alleging PT-linked union fraud of electronic voting machines in Itapeva (SP).
• Judge Encinas Manfré deemed Zambelli's actions as “grave conduct” due to the spread of false and out-of-context information.

Separate Criminal Case

The article also notes that on March 25th, 2025, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) reached a majority decision to convict Zambelli to over five years in prison, loss of mandate, and prohibition of firearm possession. This is related to a separate incident where she pursued a PT supporter with a gun in October 2022.

Zambelli's Response

Zambelli's defense stated that she received the TRE/SP decision with serenity, reiterating faith in divine justice and belief that the truth will prevail. They indicated her commitment to representing her constituents and continuing to fight for justice.