A long time reporter who has written two books, Valente was sued for defamation after writing a book on the arrest and release of Brazil’s most powerful bankers by the Federal Supreme Court’s Justice Mendes, who was responsible for this decision. He was convicted and ordered to pay the equivalent of US$60.
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Rubens Valente
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Journalist, Literary writer
Country:Brazil
Region:Americas
Gender:Male
Status:Convicted