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The manager of a pizzeria in a shopping center in the Federal District contacted the police station, this Wednesday (11), to register a complaint of racism against lawyer Frederick Wassef. He is a former defender of the family of President Jair Bolsonaro (without a party).
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The clerk says they called her “monkey” after Wassef complained that the pizza was “not good”. The case would have occurred last Sunday (8), in the Sector Clubes del Sur, and was registered at the 1st Police Station, in Asa Sul, as a racial injury. The complaint was revealed by Veja magazine.
According to the Civil Police, the victim, to whom her identity was not revealed, told investigators that the lawyer asked if the woman had eaten the pizza and she replied that she had not. With the refusal, according to the police report, Wassef would have said aloud:
“You’re a monkey! You eat what they give you.” The report attempts to contact those investigated.
Frederick Wassef in file image – Photo: Rede Globo
The police also informed the victim that the suspect is a regular customer of the establishment and is known as “is an arrogant person who does not like and offends employeesThe woman said Wassef would have “embarrassed” and “very humiliated” her on other occasions.
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As the victim appeared at the police station on Wednesday night, the police investigation is still in the initial phase and, as of this Thursday (12), the agents must begin the interrogations.
By note, the lawyer for the Pizza Hut group, Bernardo Fenelon, said that he accompanied the victim at the time of recording the police incident. According to him, “the facts are unacceptable” and that the client “hopes that justice will be done.” In addition, the defense noted that he will not give more details about the case.
Former Bolsonaro family lawyer Frederick Wassef under investigation for racial slurs
Racism and racial harm
According to Brazilian law, the crime of racism is applied when the discriminatory crime is against a group or community. For example, preventing blacks from having access to private commercial establishments.
According to the Penal Code, racial damage refers to an offense to dignity or decorum, using a derogatory word that refers to race and color with the intention of offending the honor of the victim.
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