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Former federal deputy attacks journalists and breaks camera in Maranhão, Brazil

  • Source: Abraji
  • March 8, 2022

"Former impeached federal deputy Paulo Marinho (PSDB-MA) broke a camera of the Guanaré Communication System, a RedeTV affiliated station in the interior of Maranhão, after making threats against the reporting team on the afternoon of March 4. Witnesses recorded the incident [...].

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Recordings made by witnesses show that, upon noticing the presence of the reporting team from the Guanaré Communication System, who were identified by a canopy and badge, Marinho moved towards the news professionals. After yelling to intimidate journalists, he grabbed a camera that was attached to a tripod and threw it on the ground. The Guanaré Communication System estimates that it will spend around R$40,000 ($8,000 USD) to replace the damaged camera."

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