Transgender activist sues Brazilian host for $10 million over remarks
Erika Hilton has filed an action with the Public Prosecutor's Office against TV personality Ratinho following his transphobic comments during a broadcast of "SBT Internacional." The lawsuit seeks approximately 25% in damages and explicitly states that her identity as transgender is irrelevant to political discourse, noting she does not care about opinions from those who discriminate.
Key Points
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1Erika Hilton filed legal action against TV host Rafael Viana, known as Ratinho, for remarks she claims were based on his transphobia.
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2Hilton is seeking a civil indemnity of 10 million Brazilian reais through the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP).
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3The controversy originated from comments made by SBT President during an interview with Hilton regarding her transgender identity.
Developments
Perspectives
The president of SBT is apologizing to Erika Hilton for remarks made by Ratinho.
— [Mar 13, 00:37] Presidente do SBT liga para Erika Hilton e pede desculpas por fala de Ratinho (Jornaldebrasilia.com.br)Erika Hilton has filed a lawsuit against host Ratincho for transphobic remarks.
— [Mar 12, 21:53] Erika Hilton entra com pedido de açaõ para processar Ratinho por transfobia (Jovempan.com.br)Erika Hilton has initiated legal action through the Public Prosecutor's Office and is requesting a compensation of $10 million from host Ratincho for transphobic remarks.
— [Mar 12, 15:37] Erika Hilton aciona MP e pede R$ 10 milhoes de indenizaçaõ de Ratinho por transfobia (Infomoney.com.br)(MP) - The lawsuit filed by host against the TV personality is not about a politician.
— [Mar 12, 15:25] Erika Hilton sues TV host for transphobic remarks on SBT, not a politician (Cartacapital.com.br)'Opinion of transgender people and their allies are the last thing I care about' - This was Ratinho's response to being sued by former partner.
— [Mar 12, 09:53] Erika Hilton aciona MPF contra Ratincho por transfobia e pede R$ 8 milhoes de indenizaçaõ (Pox.globo.com)