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Moraes Allows Filipe Martins to Attend STF Trial in Brasília Under Tight Conditions

The decision balances the defendant’s right to be present with precautionary measures that have been in place since 2024.

Overview

  • Alexandre de Moraes authorized Filipe Martins, who is under house arrest in Ponta Grossa, to travel to Brasília between December 8 and 10 to attend his own trial.
  • The minister gave the defense 24 hours to provide flight times, ticket numbers and the complete itinerary for the trip.
  • All precautionary restrictions imposed on August 8, 2024 remain in effect for Martins, including limits on movement, communication and public exposure.
  • The First Panel scheduled sessions for December 9, 10, 16 and 17 to judge the so‑called “núcleo 2,” which the PGR says drafted a coup plan and proposed the neutralization of authorities.
  • In a separate ruling, Moraes barred the defense from using slides during Tuesday’s oral argument, and Martins’ lawyers said they will appeal to the Brazilian Bar Association.