Bolsonaro says ‘hallucinations’ led him to violate ankle monitor, causing his arrest
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was jailed after he violated his ankle monitor. He claimed that a nervous breakdown and hallucinations, possibly due to a change in his medication, led him to tamper with the device. Bolsonaro had been sentenced for attempting to stage a coup after losing the 2022 election.Key Facts
- Bolsonaro violated his ankle monitor while under house arrest.
- He cited nervous breakdowns and hallucinations as reasons for the violation.
- A Supreme Court judge ordered his preemptive jailing because Bolsonaro is considered a flight risk.
- Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup after losing the presidency in 2022.
- He denied intentions to escape despite tampering with the device.
- The violation was reported at 12:08 a.m. on Saturday, with Bolsonaro’s arrest following hours later.
- Discussions about the legality of his jailing occurred on Sunday with an assistant judge.
- Bolsonaro's legal team argues for house arrest due to his health, but previous requests have been denied.
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