The article criticizes Minister Alexandre de Moraes' remaining on the Supreme Court, arguing that he should step aside during the investigations. The text compares the situation to a previous case involving Minister Dias Toffoli, suggesting that the Supreme Court has a habit of protecting its own members when evidence emerges.
The author expresses outrage at the Court's posture, stating that there is no longer credibility in the Supreme Court's ability to self-regulate and punish its members when necessary. The criticism extends to the perception that the highest judicial instance in the country cannot "cut its own flesh."
The president of the Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, is specifically mentioned for having issued a note on the case. The columnist considers the statement "very well written," but emphasizes that in practice it affirms nothing substantive, limiting itself to informing that the case will be analyzed "carefully."
The article is presented as exclusive subscriber content, with restricted access requiring registration. The title "The Dark Side" suggests a denunciation of hidden or questionable aspects related to the Court's functioning.