The Operation Banqueiro
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Which Brazilian journalist wrote a book called Operação Banqueiro in 2014?

  • Rubens Valente (correct)
  • Daniel Dantas
  • Folha do São Paulo
  • Gilmar Mendes

    • What was the role of Justice Gilmar Mendes in the story detailed in Operação Banqueiro?

  • He ensured the imprisonment of the powerful banker Daniel Dantas
  • He sued Rubens Valente for defamation (correct)
  • He dismissed Mendes's suit against Valente
  • He exposed the collusion between Dantas's bank and the judicial system

    • What was the outcome of the appellate judgment by the Superior Tribunal de Justiça?

  • Valente's appeal was granted and his defamation charges were dropped
  • Valente's book was banned from publication
  • Valente was mandated to print Mendes's original petition and judgment in every new copy of his book (correct)
  • Valente was sentenced to pay compensation for defamation

    • According to the text, why is Valente's case considered key?

    <p>Because Valente's case highlights the importance of independent journalism and an accountable judiciary in a free and democratic state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is supporting Valente's case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights?

    <p>Cesar Klouri, Media Defence, Abraji, and RFKHR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be the potential outcome if the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights finds Brazil responsible for the violation of Valente's human rights?

    <p>Added international pressure on Brazil to compensate Valente and adjust laws and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of Valente's case?

    <p>The case was submitted to the IACHR in December 2021 and is currently under initial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the significance of Valente's case for a free and democratic State?

    <p>It highlights the importance of independent journalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact if the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights finds Brazil responsible for the violation of Valente's human rights?

    <p>Brazil's laws and policies may be adjusted to prevent similar violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current ranking of Brazil in the World Press Freedom Index?

    <p>111th in 2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many attacks were carried out against the media in Brazil in the year 2020?

    <p>580</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why did Judge Gilmar Mendes sue Rubens Valente for defamation?

    <p>Valente exposed the collusion between Dantas's bank and members of the judicial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what was the outcome of the first instance of Judge Mendes's lawsuit against Valente?

    <p>Mendes's suit was dismissed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Rubens Valente in the story detailed in Operação Banqueiro?

    <p>Valente worked as a reporter for Folha do São Paulo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major component of investigative reporting?

    <p>Superficial research and reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of investigative reporting?

    <p>Social justice and accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to UNESCO's definition, what does investigative journalism involve?

    <p>Exposing concealed matters to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?

    <p>Quick-hit scoops gained by leaking documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dictionary definition of 'investigation'?

    <p>Systematic inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is investigative reporting important for the journalism profession?

    <p>It raises the bar for the entire profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?

    <p>Quick-hit scoops gained by leaking documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of investigative reporting for the journalism profession?

    <p>It raises the bar for the entire profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dictionary definition of 'investigation'?

    <p>Systematic inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of investigative journalism?

    <p>Superficial and shallow approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to UNESCO's definition, what does investigative journalism involve?

    <p>Exposing matters deliberately concealed by someone in a position of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader scope of investigative journalism?

    <p>In-depth inquiries on various issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Watergate affair, what role did investigative journalism play?

    <p>Investigative journalism played a major role in reporting on the Watergate affair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the burglars break into during the Watergate incident?

    <p>The Democratic National Committee headquarters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the connection between the burglars and President Richard Nixon?

    <p>The burglars were part of Nixon's Committee to Re-elect the President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the coanchors that provided live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Senate hearings during the Watergate scandal?

    <p>Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the United States Supreme Court ruling in the case US v. Nixon?

    <p>The court ruled that Nixon had to turn over all the tapes and transcripts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which journalists rose to national fame with their investigative reporting of the Watergate scandal?

    <p>Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for its Watergate reporting?

    <p>The Washington Post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the first female White House correspondent for United Press International (UPI) wire service and the first female officer at the National Press Club?

    <p>Helen Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program gained attention for airing live coverage of the Watergate hearings and rebroadcasting them at night?

    <p>National Public Affairs Center for Television (NPACT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the format of television coverage of the Watergate hearings during the early 1970s?

    <p>No theme music, no pundits offering their opinions, and no social media weighing in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did viewers have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the Watergate hearings during the early 1970s?

    <p>By writing their thoughts down and sending them to the anchors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse for the New York Times?

    <p>Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the article about Harvey Weinstein published by the New York Times?

    <p>October 5, 2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened after the publication of the Weinstein story?

    <p>A veritable Pandora's Box of sexual harassment and abuse was opened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the authors of the book that provides an up-close portrait of the forces that hindered and spurred change in a social shift?

    <p>Kantor and Twohey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Kantor and Twohey describe in their book?

    <p>The surprising journeys of those who spoke up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the book written by Kantor and Twohey?

    <p>The forces that hindered and spurred change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two qualities do Kantor and Twohey bring to their storytelling in the book?

    <p>Insight and journalistic expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Kantor and Twohey describe in their book?

    <p>The surprising journeys of those who spoke up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of those who spoke up, as described by Kantor and Twohey?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the actresses that Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey had confidential discussions with during their investigation?

    <p>Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the challenges faced by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey during their investigation?

    <p>High-priced defenders hired by Harvey Weinstein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the publication of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's Weinstein story?

    <p>Hundreds of men were outed for mistreating their colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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