Criminal charges have been filed against Pio Benedito Ottoni, author of the book, “An Inquisition,” for blood libel accusations against the Jews, it was announced here today by Dr. Isaac Izeckson, a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council.
Brazilian statutes impose severe penalties for the publication of hate propaganda or for libeling religious groups. The sixth edition of Mr. Ottoni’s book has just been published.
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