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Nunes Marques Appointed Rapporteur in Flávio Bolsonaro's Criminal Complaint Against Lula
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Supreme Court Justice Kassio Nunes Marques was assigned as rapporteur for a criminal complaint by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro against President Lula, accusing him of threat and incitement to crime over a speech referencing the hanging of a historical traitor. The complaint stems from Lula's remarks on June 2, 2026, during a public event.
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Quick Facts
Who
Kassio Nunes Marques
What
Flávio Bolsonaro filed a criminal complaint against Lula
When
June 4, 2026
Where
Brazil
- Flávio Bolsonaro filed a criminal complaint against Lula
- Nunes Marques was selected as rapporteur
- Lula made a public speech comparing Bolsonaro's sons to historical traitors
- Kassio Nunes Marques
- Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Kassio Nunes Marques has been randomly selected as the rapporteur for a criminal complaint filed by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The complaint, submitted on June 4, 2026, accuses Lula of criminal threat and incitement to crime following remarks made during a public event two days earlier.
In his speech, Lula referred to Jair Bolsonaro's sons as "sellouts of the homeland" and said, "For less than that, Joaquim Silvério dos Reis, who betrayed Tiradentes, was hanged. What do traitors of the homeland who ask for a foreign country to meddle in our country deserve? Think, think, meditate." The complaint argues Lula instigated listeners to commit homicide by hanging against Flávio Bolsonaro.
The case was electronically distributed to Nunes Marques at 5:16 PM on June 17. Nunes Marques, a justice appointed to the Supreme Court by former President Jair Bolsonaro, will now analyze the legal merits of the complaint and decide on any further proceedings.
Why This Matters
This case escalates the political feud between Brazil's two dominant political families ahead of the 2026 elections. The outcome, influenced by a justice appointed by Bolsonaro, could set precedent for free speech limits in campaign rhetoric and may energize or suppress voter bases for both Lula and Bolsonaro's allies.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 2, 2026
WireLula makes remarks comparing Bolsonaro's sons to historical traitors during a public event
Jun 4, 2026
WireSenator Flávio Bolsonaro files a criminal complaint against Lula for threat and incitement
Jun 17, 2026
WireJustice Nunes Marques is electronically selected as rapporteur for the case