Verdict, sentencing phase of `historic` election conspiracy trial of Bolsonaro
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro faces a crucial moment as the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial for allegedly leading a conspiracy to stay in power begins Tuesday
ByELÉONORE HUGHES Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025, 12:01 AMBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro hung in the balance Tuesday as the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial for allegedly leading a conspiracy to stay in power was set to begin.A Supreme Court panel scheduled sessions on five days through Sept. 12 to decide whether the far-right ex-leader is guilty of seeking to overturn the 2022 presidential election result, when he was narrowly defeated by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Болсонаро, който отхвърля всевъзможни непозволени дейности, беше упрекнат в пет броя, свързани с опит за образуване на прелом. Той е под домакински арест и неведнъж е казвал, че процесът е политически стимулиран.
Този мотив направи прогрес с президента Доналд Тръмп, който непосредствено обв...
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