The Porto Court of Appeal acquitted Ana Gomes of aggravated libel in the case of Mario Ferreira. The former member of the European Parliament called the businessman a “fraudster” in a post on social networks.
“The judges of the second criminal section of the Court of Appeal of Porto agree to grant the appeal and therefore quash the sentence appealed against, acquit the accused of the crime of aggravated libel, the claim for civil compensation and the costs incurred by her. sentenced,” Porto Relation said in its ruling on Wednesday.
In September, the Bolhão court sentenced Ana Gomes to pay a fine of 2,800 euros and compensation of eight thousand euros. “Aimed at assistant [Mário Ferreira] as a businessman, but also as a person and a citizen who influences his life,” the judge said. In addition, the judge found that the use of the term “fraudster” was not “merely harsh criticism” because it affected the businessman’s “image and credibility” to anyone who read the tweet.
This Thursday, Ana Gomes welcomed the acquittal by the Court of Appeal. “Here she was condemned for saying “fraudster” when she wrote “known fraudster/tax offender.” What would I do without the extraordinary support of my lawyer Francisco Teixeira da Mota?” he said on the social network X.
Author: morning Post This Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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