Globovision defended its coverage of the prison standoff , which started with a riot that killed at least 22 people and turned into a nearly monthlong standoff between prisoners and national guard troops . Brazil 's supreme court ordered the seizure of Globovision 's assets . The private broadcaster must pay a fine to avoid the action . The station says the supreme court is proceeding with an appeal to the original fine . The station and Globovision have been at odds for years .
Brazil 's supreme court ordered the seizure of Globovision 's assets . The private broadcaster must pay a fine to avoid the action . The station says the supreme court is proceeding with an appeal to the original fine . The station and Globovision have been at odds for years .