US EditionVerdict and sentencing phase of ‘historic’ election conspiracy trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro to begin
Jair Bolsonaro faces charges including leading a criminal organization and planning a coup to overturn the 2022 election, with potential sentences exceeding 40 years, court proceedings ongoing.
- Jair Bolsonaro's trial for allegedly leading a conspiracy to stay in power began, with sessions scheduled until September 12.
- Bolsonaro faces five charges, including attempting to stage a coup, which may result in a 12-year prison sentence if found guilty.
- Experts label this trial as historic, claiming it is the first time high-ranking officials face prosecution for an attempted coup in Brazil.
- The Supreme Court has implemented additional security measures, viewing Bolsonaro as a flight risk due to his past statements about seeking asylum in Argentina.
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The prosecution accuses Jair Bolsonaro of being the leader of a "criminal organization" who conspired to ensure his "authoritarian maintenance in power", despite his defeat against the current left-wing president Lula in October 2022.
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Brazil court deliberates Bolsonaro coup-plot verdict
Brazil's Supreme Court began verdict deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, the Donald Trump ally accused of plotting a coup to retain power after he lost the 2022 election.
In front of the Supreme Court in Brazil today, discussions begin on a verdict against former President Bolsonaro.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro faces coup trial — here's what to know
Brazil's Supreme Court begins the verdict and sentencing phase of Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial Tuesday, with the former president facing a possible 40-year sentence.(Image credit: Eraldo Peres)
Bolsonaro’s trial over alleged coup nears end
Brazil’s Supreme Court will today begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power. The verdict, expected as soon as next week, could determine the future of Brazil’s politics and economy. The former leader — who faces decades in prison if convicted — has vowed to stand in next year’s presidential election despite a ban against him running, a stance analysts …
Brazil Supreme Court’s Bolsonaro trial concludes under Trump’s scrutiny
By Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes BRASILIA (Reuters) -The landmark trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro enters its final phase on Tuesday as the Supreme Court begins hearing closing arguments in the case accusing the 70-year-old right-wing firebrand of orchestrating a plot to remain in power after he lost his 2022 reelection bid. The final stretch of the trial, expected to conclude by September 12, will unfold under the glare …
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