Leo Lins received prison sentence for offensive jokes

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Comedian Leo Lins was sentenced to over eight years in prison for making offensive jokes about minority groups. The court also ordered him to pay a fine and compensation for collective moral damages. The conviction stems from a 2022 YouTube video containing prejudiced statements against various groups. Lins previously faced controversy for jokes about the city of Pomerode, which led to the cancellation of a show. The court found Lins's statements promoted intolerance and violated freedom of expression. He can appeal the sentence, which was issued by a federal court in São Paulo.


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