‘Not a single shred of evidence’: Bolsonaro pushes for acquittal in Brazil
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers have argued in Brazil’s Supreme Court that he was not given a fair trial in a case accusing him of attempting a coup. They claim there is no evidence connecting Bolsonaro to these charges. The court is expected to deliver a verdict soon, while the trial has attracted international attention.Key Facts
- Bolsonaro's lawyers claim he was denied a fair trial in the coup attempt case.
- They argue there is no evidence linking him to the alleged plot to disrupt the 2022 election.
- Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of planning to declare a "state of siege" to overturn his election loss.
- Bolsonaro lost the 2022 presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva but did not concede defeat.
- The trial involves five charges, including coup attempts and related property damage by his supporters in January 2023.
- Bolsonaro's supporters see the trial as censorship of right-wing voices, with international comments, including from Donald Trump.
- Evidence from the case was outlined in an 884-page report by federal police, with charges filed in February.
- Bolsonaro's defense claims the trial is politically motivated and compares it to a historic wrongful conviction in France.
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