Adrielly Souza
The Superior Court of Justice unanimously ruled the presenter Marcão do Povo, SBT, for racial injury against Ludmilla, ending a process that has been dragging on since 2017.
THE F5 He had access to a recording of the decision, which confirms that the journalist will have to pay $ 30,000 to the singer for moral damages. In addition, it also reaffirms the penalty of one year and four months imprisonment, already converted to an alternative measure.
Ludmilla’s victory came after an appeal presented by his legal team at the end of 2024. At the time, the STJ had initially acquitted the presenter, but the artist resorted. The case returned to the agenda this year and had the favorable outcome to the singer last Tuesday (13).
The speech that originated the process happened during a live program, on open TV, when Marcão referred to the artist as “poor monkey”. The episode generated strong repercussion at the time, but the process faced comings and goings until it was now completed with the permanent condemnation of the presenter.
On social networks, Ludmilla celebrated the outcome, but also made a point of reinforcing the emotional impact that the attack had on his life. “This victory does not erase the pain, but reinforces that racism is a crime and has a consequence. In 2017, I was called a ‘poor monkey’ by a host live on open TV. Today, finally, the racism I tried to report back. Justice was done,” wrote the singer.
The court also concluded that there was no distortion or manipulation of the presenter’s speech, as he was alleged by the defense. According to the case file, the phrase was said clearly and no longer appeals for responsibility.
The singer’s defense talked to the F5 And he stated that the decision represents an important milestone in the fight against racism in Brazil. “It is an excellent reflection of the evolution we expect in our society, where attitudes like the presenter can no longer be tolerated or treated with condescension.”
The presenter Marcão do Povo was sought by the report, but did not respond to the messages and calls until the last update of this text.
Source: Folha
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