US EditionVerdict and sentencing phase of ‘historic’ election conspiracy trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro to begin
The trial marks Brazil's first prosecution of a former president for coup attempts, with Bolsonaro facing up to 43 years in prison if convicted, amid heightened security measures.
- Brazil's Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro on September 2, 2025, regarding charges of plotting a coup after the 2022 election loss.
- Bolsonaro denied attempting to overthrow Brazil's democracy but admitted to participating in meetings to reverse the 2022 election outcome.
- A five-justice panel is expected to deliver verdicts and sentences on five counts against Bolsonaro and seven allies between September 2 and 12, 2025.
- Bolsonaro's supporters worry that a guilty verdict could hinder his chances for a political comeback and are pushing for Congress to pass an amnesty law.
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Tank Town MediaBrazil court shuns US 'threats' as it mulls Bolsonaro fate
Brazil's Supreme Court vowed Tuesday not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
Brazil court shuns US ‘threats’ as it mulls Bolsonaro fate
Brazil's Supreme Court vowed Tuesday not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup. Kicking off a five-day process of passing judgment in the final stage of the trial, presiding judge Alexandre Moraes said Bolsonaro had
Brazil's Supreme Court opened on Tuesday sessions to sentence former President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces more than 40 years in prison accused by Lula's leftist government of attempted coup d'état.Read more]]>
The former president and seven of his allies, among the military and police, face a historic trial in the Supreme Court for trying to stay in power after losing the 2022 elections.
Jair Bolsonaro is on trial, deported Afghans are calling for help, and Black-Red is fighting over the welfare state, which is the situation on Tuesday night.
Without the presence of Jair Bolsonaro, on September 2nd he began the final straight of the trial against the former Brazilian president for alleged attempted coup d'état.The ex-mandatario does not attend the hearing for health issues.The Brazilian press reports that the former head of state, who is in home prison, suffers from esophagitis.The family of the 70-year-old ex-mandatario had already confirmed that he faces health problems, so he did …
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