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Michelle Bolsonaro Sues Joice Hasselmann Over Podcast Claims After Takedown Bid Is Denied

The judge cited proportionality, noting public figures receive narrower privacy, to decline an urgent order.

Overview

  • The civil suit in Brasília names Joice Hasselmann, host Pedro Mendonça and Google Brasil (YouTube), seeking removal of the episode and R$20,000 in moral damages.
  • Judge Thaís Araújo Correia of the 17th Civil Court denied an urgent takedown on Sept. 19, so the recording remains online as the case moves forward.
  • The interview on the Content Podcast was posted on Aug. 28 and contains allegations about Michelle Bolsonaro's personal life that her lawyers characterize as defamatory.
  • The court will still assess the merits after full proceedings, with possible outcomes including damages or a later order to remove the video.
  • Responding on Sept. 29, Hasselmann said she stands by her remarks and asserted that the past cannot be erased, expressing confidence in the judicial process.