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The fine levied against Nelson Piquet by a Brazilian court for his offensive remarks towards fellow Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has now been annulled half a year later
Nelson Piquet’s fine for his offensive remarks towards Lewis Hamilton has been annulled by a Brazilian court. The 71-year-old had faced legal consequences and condemnation for referring to Hamilton as “neguinho,” but claimed it had no racial subtext. Brazil’s legal system initially rejected this justification brought by human rights groups and ruled Piquet liable to pay five million Brazilian Reals. However, the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories has now canceled the fine, deeming Piquet’s words a mockery but not rising to hate speech. The lawyer representing one of the groups plans to appeal this decision with the Supreme Federal Court.
Source: The Race
