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STF Bans Cellphones in Trial of Six Accused of Coup Attempt, OAB Requests Reconsideration

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Updated Apr 23, 2025, 07:37 PM

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has prohibited the use of cellphones during the trial of Filipe Martins, a former advisor to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, and five others accused of attempting a coup. The decision to seal the phones of all attendees, including journalists and lawyers, was made to prevent unauthorized recordings, following previous incidents during similar trials.

The trial, overseen by the First Panel of the STF, involves allegations of planning to violently abolish the democratic state and other related crimes. The six accused include Silvinei Vasques, Marcelo Costa Câmara, Marília Ferreira de Alencar, Fernando de Sousa Oliveira, Mario Fernandes, and Filipe Garcia Martins.

The Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) has criticized the STF's decision to ban cellphones, arguing that it infringes on the professional rights of lawyers. The OAB has sent a formal request to STF Minister Cristiano Zanin, who presides over the First Panel, to reconsider the measure.

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O Tempo

@otempo

STF renews the removal of judges from the TJ-MS in the midst of an investigation into the sale of judgments Cristiano Zanin's decision comes after the return of the magistrates; investigation points to the involvement of children who are lawyers and consequences in several cities https://t.co/xp1axLWu3I

Giuseppe Riesgo

@GiuseppeRiesgo

STF LOVES A SEAL 📵 Lucky that the Brazilian Bar Association woke up and decided to defend democracy - it was about time! Fun fact: when Zanin was Lula's lawyer, he wouldn't let go of his cell phone. And then, as STF minister, he seals those of the others. He tripped on the toga and fell into (yet another) contradiction 🙂‍↔️ https://t.co/goIlKOhsJy