Tracking cases that protect freedom of expression, association, and assembly
Litigating Organization: Rodrigues Barbosa, Mac Dowell de Figueiredo, Gasparian – Advogados
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Alex da Silveira Case
Photojournalist Alex da Silveira lost his vision as a result of a rubber bullet impact in his eye, after a military police officer shot him during a demonstration. After two appeals, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) recognized Mr. Silveira’s right to compensation and declared that the Brazilian State should be liable if journalists are injured…