US EditionBrazilian court orders Bolsonaro to begin serving 27-year prison sentence for attempted coup
Bolsonaro was convicted for plotting a coup and inciting insurrection after losing the 2022 election, with a 27-year sentence finalized by Brazil's Supreme Court.
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started to serve a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 presidential elections.
- The Supreme Court justice stated that Bolsonaro's defense had exhausted all appeals of his conviction on Monday.
- Bolsonaro and several allies were convicted for attempting to overthrow Brazil's democracy following his 2022 election defeat.
- Despite his conviction, Bolsonaro remains a key figure in Brazilian politics but is ineligible to run again until at least 2030, according to a ruling by Brazil's top electoral court.
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Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Starts Serving 27-Year Prison Sentence
Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has started serving his 27-year-and-3-month prison sentence for plotting a coup against Brazil’s current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. During his hearing on Sunday, Bolsonaro blamed medicine-induced “paranoia” that led him to tamper with his ankle monitor while he was under house arrest. Back in September, the Brazilian Supreme Court convicted Bolsonaro and his allies of trying to overturn
Bolsonaro Gets 27 Years in Prison: Brazilian Ex-President Ends up in Luxury Prison After Failed Coup
Brazil is in turmoil after the historic conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro, the political figurehead of conservative Brazil for years. The Supreme Court sentenced the right-wing firebrand to 27 years in prison for orchestrating a coup.
The Brazilian president valued the decision of the Federal Supreme Court to keep the sentence of 27 years in prison against his predecessor. The sentence marks a judicial and political milestone
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
BRASILIA, Brazil — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars. Read more...
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