Tag: Legal Analysis
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Trump History Rewrite Claims: Ty Cobb on Comey Indictment
Overview: A claim about rewriting history In the noisy aftermath of the Russia investigation, a claim has circulated that an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey would amount to an attempt to rewrite history from Donald Trump’s perspective. The assertion comes from Ty Cobb, a lawyer who served in the early Trump administration and…
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Fux’s Surprising Vote for Bolsonaro’s Acquittal Explained
Understanding the STF’s Recent Verdict The recent judgment by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) regarding former President Jair Bolsonaro has stirred significant debate across the legal community and beyond. Most notably, Justice Luiz Fux’s unexpected vote for acquittal has raised eyebrows, even among those who represented Bolsonaro. This article aims to delve into the reasons…
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Braga Netto’s Lawyer Applauds Fux’s Vote but Notes Limitations
Overview of Fux’s Vote The legal landscape in Brazil took a significant turn recently with the vote from Minister Luiz Fux at the Supreme Federal Court (STF). On September 10, 2025, attorney José Luis Oliveira Lima, representing former Minister of the Civil House Walter Braga Netto, expressed his commendation of Fux’s decision. Lima labeled the…