Majority of Brazil top court panel votes to convict Bolsonaro of coup plot
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty by a majority of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court panel of trying to hold onto power through a military coup after losing the 2022 election. Three out of five justices have already declared him guilty, and the final decision will include the remaining judge's verdict. Bolsonaro faces a potential prison sentence and is under house arrest.Key Facts
- Bolsonaro was found guilty on charges related to attempting a military coup after his 2022 election loss.
- Three out of five Supreme Court justices have found him guilty; one judge has voted to acquit him.
- The final sentencing decision is pending as the panel waits for the last judge's verdict.
- Bolsonaro could face more than 40 years in prison if fully convicted.
- Bolsonaro was banned from running for office until 2030 for spreading false claims about the voting system.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the trial as a "witch-hunt."
- Bolsonaro has a solid political following, as shown by recent protests in support of him.
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