Trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro enters verdict phase over alleged coup plot
Summary
The trial of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has reached the verdict phase, where he faces charges related to a conspiracy to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. Bolsonaro is accused of various serious offenses, including attempting a coup and assassination plots. The Brazilian Supreme Court is expected to decide on the case by September 12.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, is on trial facing charges of leading a conspiracy after the 2022 election.
- The charges include attempting a coup and plotting to assassinate the current president and a Supreme Court justice.
- Bolsonaro denies all allegations and has been under house arrest since August 4.
- The Supreme Court has scheduled sessions to reach a verdict by September 12.
- A guilty verdict on the coup charge could lead to a 12-year jail sentence.
- Bolsonaro is barred from running for office until 2030 due to prior misconduct.
- His trial is seen as a significant move against a history of impunity in Brazil.
- The trial has strained Brazil's relations with the United States.
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