Brazilian comedian gets 8-year sentence for discriminatory jokes
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Brazilian comedian Leo Lins was sentenced to over 8 years in prison for making bigoted jokes about various groups, highlighting ongoing tensions between freedom of expression and anti-discrimination laws in Brazil. The case has sparked debate over the limits of comedy and free speech, with some viewing the ruling as a necessary measure against hate speech, while others see it as an infringement on civil liberties.