Federal MP Beto Pereira (PSDBMS) today apologized for the comment made by his wife Sonaira Barbosa mocking the death threats received by Youtuber Felipe Neto’s mother. The apology comes after the content creator asked him on his social media for his position on the woman’s opinion.
According to Felipe Neto, his mother, Rosa Esmeralda Neto, received death threats via WhatsApp. The MP’s wife commented on a corresponding post on Instagram: “He only made a mistake at birth [Felipe Neto]. As for the rest, isn’t it the poor thing’s fault?”
Seeing this, Neto challenged Beto Pereira’s position on Twitter, asking if he shared his spouse’s opinion, “as a representative of the people of Mato Grosso do Sul”.
“Dear Federal Member of Parliament of the PSDB. Your wife, Sonaira Barbosa, left the following comment after my mother received serious threats today. I would like to know if this is also your position as a representative of the people of Mato Grosso do Sul,” he wrote. the youtuber.
Dear Federal Member of Parliament of the PSDB, @betopeirams
His wife, Sonaira Barbosa, left the comment below after my mother received serious threats today.
I would like to know if this is also your position as a representative of the people of Mato Grosso do Sul. pic.twitter.com/445rRvwMl9
Felipe Neto (@felipeneto) May 10, 2022
Today the MP positioned himself with a press release in which he classifies his wife’s statement as an “unfortunate and unnecessary comment” and apologizes to Neto’s mother.
“I am radically against violence, also in social networks. I do not condone attacks on people for disagreeing with their opinion. Disrespect for the mother of a public figure, whether threatened or not, is reprehensible. It was unfortunate and unnecessary comment. Every type and form of intolerance must be fought inside and outside the home. As far as I’m concerned, I sincerely apologize,” Pereira said.
“3 years of hell”: Felipe Neto collapses under threats
Felipe Neto stated that his mother, Rosa Neto, is receiving threats via WhatsApp. Commenting on the situation, the YouTuber said the family will file a complaint asking for an investigation into the case.
“Three years of hell. My mother is being threatened again. Now we’re going to the end. She’s already going to the police and we’ve already discussed everything about the person. No more living in fear. We’ll win,” he said on the social network.
3 years of hell.
Once again my mother is receiving threats.
Now let’s come to the end. She’s already going to the police station and we’ve already talked about everything about the person. Enough of living in fear.
We will win. pic.twitter.com/Sctw4ikLUD
Felipe Neto (@felipeneto) May 10, 2022