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By a vote of 10 to 1, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) decides to maintain the fake news investigation.

The only minister to vote against continuing the investigations into threats and the dissemination of false content on the internet was Marco Aurélio Mello.

Plenary session of the STF. (March 18, 2020) (Photo: Rosinei Coutinho/SCO/STF)

247 - The Supreme Federal Court concluded late Thursday afternoon (18) the trial regarding the validity of the fake news inquiry. 

The decision of the full Court, which had already formed majority On Wednesday (17), it was favorable for the continuation of the process.

With a score of 10 to 1, the only minister to oppose the continuation of the investigations was Marco Aurélio Mello.

The investigation is looking into ameaças to Supreme Court justices and the spread of false content on the internet.