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Brazilian Lawyer Convicted of Racism for Calling for Jewish Expulsion

A Brazilian lawyer, Heriberto de Miranda Jordão Filho, was convicted of racism in Rio de Janeiro for calling for the removal of all Jews from the Bar Association's leadership. He was sentenced to two years in prison, commuted to community service, and plans to appeal.

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What happened

  1. 01Brazilian lawyer Heriberto de Miranda Jordão Filho convicted of racism for demanding Jewish expulsion from Bar Association.
  2. 02He was sentenced to two years in prison, commuted to community service, and will appeal.
  3. 03The conviction followed a complaint by the Jewish Federation of Rio de Janeiro.
  4. 04The lawyer also called for action against Israel's operations in Gaza.
  5. 05Judge Paulo Roberto Sampaio Jangutta presided over the case in Rio de Janeiro.

The conviction followed a complaint by the Jewish Federation of Rio de Janeiro over his antisemitic remarks.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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