anonymous statement
[/əˈnɒnɪməs ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: anonymous statements
declaração anônima
1. A written or oral declaration made by someone whose identity is not revealed or is kept secret
The investigation relied heavily on an anonymous statement from a witness who feared retaliation.
A investigação dependeu muito de uma declaração anônima de uma testemunha que temia represálias.
2. An official or public statement released without attribution to a specific person or organization
The company issued an anonymous statement denying the allegations without providing details.
A empresa emitiu uma declaração anônima negando as acusações sem fornecer detalhes.
3. In legal contexts, testimony or evidence provided without the witness revealing their identity
The judge allowed the anonymous statement to be submitted as evidence in the proceedings.
O juiz permitiu que a declaração anônima fosse apresentada como prova nos procedimentos.
Anonymous statements are particularly significant in both Brazilian and American legal systems, especially in cases involving organized crime, corruption, or harassment. In Brazil, such statements are subject to specific regulations under the criminal procedure code. In journalistic practice in both countries, protecting anonymous sources is considered a cornerstone of press freedom. The use of anonymous statements reflects broader cultural values regarding personal safety, freedom of speech, and the protection of vulnerable witnesses.
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