TRE decides to maintain the suspension of Pablo Marçal’s social networks

The Regional Electoral Court (TRE) of São Paulo decided, this Monday (23), to maintain the suspension of the social networks of the candidate for mayor of the capital of São Paulo, Pablo Marcal (PRTB). There is an appeal.

The score for maintaining the measure was four votes in favor and three votes against. The vote was taken by the chairman of the Electoral Court, as the vote was tied, with three votes on each side.

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In the judge’s initial understanding, ruled in August, the candidate had abused his economic power by paying his followers to produce and disseminate content about him, which could have distorted the election.

Defense from Marshall, However, it stated that the suspension of the candidate’s profile was “unconstitutional” and violated freedom of expression. In the process, it also claimed that the decision posed a “danger of harm” to the campaign.