A Portuguese court has convicted Chega party lawmaker Pedro Frazão of aggravated defamation. The case stemmed from accusations Frazão made against the current leader of the Left Bloc (BE), alleging the potential commission of a “crime against sexual self-determination” by a BE activist. The court found Frazão’s statements, made publicly, to be defamatory. Details of the sentence have not yet been fully released, but the conviction marks a significant development in a high-profile legal battle. Frazão maintains his innocence and is expected to appeal the decision. The accusations sparked considerable controversy within Portuguese politics, highlighting tensions between the far-right Chega party and the Left Bloc. This ruling could have implications for future political discourse and the limits of free speech in Portugal.