Bolsonaro says hallucinatory effects of meds made him tamper with ankle tag
Summary
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro explained to a judge that he tampered with an ankle monitor due to hallucinations caused by new medication. Bolsonaro, under house arrest for attempting a coup, was detained after violating the monitor and claimed the episode was not an escape attempt. His actions followed a Supreme Court ruling that deemed him a flight risk.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro stated medication-induced hallucinations led him to tamper with his ankle monitor.
- He used a soldering iron on the device because he thought it was wiretapped.
- Bolsonaro was under house arrest for appealing a conviction for an attempted coup.
- The violation of the ankle monitor led to his detention as a possible flight risk.
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the arrest after the incident.
- Bolsonaro's lawyers argue he should stay under house arrest due to health issues.
- Brazil's Supreme Court had earlier sentenced Bolsonaro for trying to stage a coup.
- President Lula commented on Bolsonaro's situation at a G20 meeting in South Africa.
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