US EditionVerdict and sentencing phase of ‘historic’ election conspiracy trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro to begin
The Supreme Court trial could impose over 40 years in prison on Bolsonaro for attempting a coup and inciting violence to overturn the 2022 election, prosecutors say.
- Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election results, facing five charges including plotting a coup and attempting to violently abolish democratic rule.
- Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing, claiming the trial is politically motivated while he is currently under house arrest.
- The prosecution presented volumes of evidence, including testimony from a former aide, alleging Bolsonaro’s involvement in a coup plot, which could lead to over 40 years in prison if convicted.
- Seven of Bolsonaro's close allies are also being tried.
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Bolsonaro lawyers tell Brazil court acquittal 'imperative'
The defense team of Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro told the close of his trial for coup plotting on Wednesday that an acquittal was "imperative" to avoid what it presented as a potential miscarriage of justice.
Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Trump Pressure as Bolsonaro Coup Trial Nears Verdict
BRASILIA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The final phase of the landmark Supreme Court trial of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of plotting a coup began on Tuesday as the lead judge cast the case as a defense of democracy in the face of attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Begins Trial of Bolsonaro and Allies: First Day Highlights
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) opened on Tuesday the historic trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro and seven close allies accused of plotting to overturn the 2022 election and block Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office. It is the first time in the country’s history that a former president and top generals face […]
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