Brazil’s Bolsonaro denied hospital visit after hitting head in prison fall
Summary
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, fell and hit his head in prison, and his request for a hospital visit was denied by a top judge. He received initial medical treatment in prison for minor injuries. The judge stated that any hospital visit must be scheduled in advance with proper justification.Key Facts
- Jair Bolsonaro, a former president of Brazil, is currently in prison.
- He fell out of bed while sleeping and hit his head on a piece of furniture.
- His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, announced the fall on Instagram.
- Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes denied Bolsonaro's immediate request for a hospital visit.
- The federal police reported that Bolsonaro only had minor injuries and did not need hospitalization.
- Any hospital visit must be approved by the Supreme Court in advance.
- Bolsonaro has a history of medical issues stemming from a stabbing incident in 2018.
- He is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
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