GloboNews Presenter Is Victim of Homophobia: ‘It’s Not Whining’

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – GloboNews journalist Marcelo Cosme has disclosed that he was a victim of homophobic, racist and xenophobic attacks through social media. The presenter of ‘Em Pauta’ has published the messages received from an Internet user, concealing only the heaviest cursing.

“Asshole. You’ve got the mouth of a * and the face of an idiot. Get off the screen or you will die”, threatens the offender, identified only as Wagner in a direct message sent to Cosme. “Homosexual. Get off TV. You ugly monkey”, wrote the same person at another time. “You look like an Arab terrorist… shitty black”.

Cosme said he doesn’t intend to let the issue pass. “It’s not whining,” he said. “And that’s what we talk about every day. These are threats, attacks, insults, disrespect. And we know that homophobia, racism and xenophobia are crimes. Unfortunately I get that kind of direct message. I won’t accept it!”

The journalist received the support of followers, among them the telenovela writer Daniel Ortiz (from “Alto Astral” and “Salve-se Quem Puder, both from Globo, among other works). “Those who insult on social media are cowards in real life, they wouldn’t insult others face to face,” he said. “Other than that they are frustrated and jealous of the achievements of others. And you are very dear!”

Several Globo and GloboNews journalists have also commented. “My beautiful friend, let’s report this profile”, wrote Luiza Zveiter. “What comforts me is to know that these ignorant people will never extinguish your glow! Count on all my support at all times! These attacks must stop!”

“Outrageous. We can’t accept this”, agreed Bianka Carvalho. “This is a crime. The Internet is not a lawless land,” recalled Fabio Turci. “Whoever does this leaves a trail. Stand strong, Cosme. Big hug.”

Source: Folhapress

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